KRT13 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human KRT13 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q21.2 and is approximately 5 kb in length. This allele, which encodes keratin, type I cytoskeletal 13 protein, plays a role in epidermal development. Mutation of the gene is associated with white sponge nevus.

**Synonyms:** - CK13 - K13 - Keratin 13 wt Allele - MGC161462 - MGC3781