KRT86 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human KRT86 wild-type allele is located vicinity of 12q13 and is approximately 60 kb in length. This allele, which encodes keratin, type II cuticular Hb6 protein, plays a role in hair keratinization. Mutation of the gene is associated with monilethrix.

**Synonyms:** - HB6 - Hard Keratin Type II 6 Gene - Hard Keratin, Type II, 6 Gene - Hb1 - K2.11 - K86 - KB26 - KRTHB1 - KRTHB6 - Keratin 86 wt Allele - Keratin 86, Type II Gene - Keratin, Hair, Basic, 6 (Monilethrix) Gene - Keratin, Hair, Basic, 6 Gene - Keratin, Type II Cuticular Hb6 Gene - MNX