KRT14 gene

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KRT14 gene
TermKRT14 gene
Short definitionKRT14 gene (.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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KRT14 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, as well as the development of sweat glands and fingerprints. Mutations (changes) in the KRT14 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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