p53 Apoptosis Effector Related to PMP-22

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

**Definition:** p53 apoptosis effector related to PMP-22 (193 aa, ~21 kDa) is encoded by the human PERP gene. This protein is involved in the modulation of desmosome formation and the mediation of apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - KCP-1 - Keratinocyte-Associated Protein 1 - P53-Induced Protein PIGPC1 - PERP - Transmembrane Protein THW