Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 20
Definition:
Plays a significant role in maintaining keratin filament organization in intestinal epithelia. When phosphorylated, plays a role in the secretion of mucin in the small intestine (By similarity).
References:
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[1]. Qin Zhou, et al. Keratin 20 helps maintain intermediate filament organization in intestinal epithelia. Mol Biol Cell. 2003 Jul;14(7):2959-71. [Content Brief]
[2]. Qin Zhou, et al. Keratin 20 serine 13 phosphorylation is a stress and intestinal goblet cell marker. J Biol Chem. 2006 Jun 16;281(24):16453-61. [Content Brief]
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