KRT83 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human KRT83 wild-type allele is located vicinity of 12q13.13 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes keratin, type II cuticular Hb3 protein, is involved in the formation of hair and nails. Mutation of the gene is associated with monilethrix and erythrokeratodermia variabilis et progressiva 5.

**Synonyms:** - EKVP5 - HB3 - Hard Keratin, Type II, 3 Gene - Hb-3 - K2.10 - K83 - KB23 - KRTHB3 - Keratin 83 wt Allele - Keratin 83, Type II Gene - Keratin, Hair, Basic, 3 Gene - Keratin, Type II Cuticular Hb3 Gene - MNLIX