KRT5 gene
| KRT5 gene | |
|---|---|
| Term | KRT5 gene |
| Short definition | KRT5 gene (. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
KRT5 gene - (pronounced) (. . . jeen) A gene that makes a protein, which is a type of keratin involved in forming the structure of certain cells, particularly those that make up skin , hair and nails, and the development of skin color. Mutations (changes) in the KRT5 gene have been found in a hereditary condition called epidermolysis bullosa simplex, which causes the skin to crack and blister easily. People with this condition have an increased risk of developing skin cancer
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