Keratin-3

**Definition:** A type II keratin that is found associated with the KERATIN-12 in the CORNEA and is regarded as a marker for corneal-type epithelial differentiation. Mutations in the gene for keratin-3 have been associated with MEESMANN CORNEAL EPITHELIAL DYSTROPHY.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078.593.450.600.300 - D12.776.220.475.450.600.300 - D12.776.860.607.650.300

**Synonyms:** - Cytokeratin-3 - Keratin 3