Keratin, Type I Cytoskeletal 16

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 16 (473 aa, ~51 kDa) is encoded by the human KRT16 gene. This protein plays a role in the maturation of the epidermis, hair follicles, and some mucosal surfaces.

**Synonyms:** - CK-16 - Cytokeratin 16 - Cytokeratin-16 - K16 - KRT16 - Keratin-16