KRT6A - keratin 6A Gene
Also Known as K6A; K6C; K6D; PC3; CK6A; CK6C; CK6D; CK-6C; CK-6E; KRT6C; KRT6D
Species: Homo sapiens
About KRT6A
This gene has 5 transcripts (splice variants), 139 orthologues, 68 paralogues and is associated with 3 phenotypes. Restricted expression toward esophagus (RPKM 2985.3).
Summary
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the keratin gene family. The type II cytokeratins consist of basic or neutral proteins which are arranged in pairs of heterotypic keratin chains coexpressed during differentiation of simple and stratified epithelial tissues. As many as six of this type II cytokeratin (KRT6) have been identified; the multiplicity of the genes is attributed to successive gene duplication events. The genes are expressed with family members KRT16 and/or KRT17 in the filiform papillae of the tongue, the stratified epithelial lining of oral mucosa and esophagus, the outer root sheath of hair follicles, and the glandular epithelia. This KRT6 gene in particular encodes the most abundant isoform. Mutations in these genes have been associated with pachyonychia congenita. In addition, peptides from the C-terminal region of the protein have antimicrobial activity against Bacterial pathogens. The type II cytokeratins are clustered in a region of chromosome 12q12-q13. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2014]
KRT6A Products (1)
| mRNA | Protein | Name |
|---|---|---|
| NM_005554.4 | NP_005545.1 | keratin, type II cytoskeletal 6A |
| Molecular Function GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| enables protein binding |
IPI
IPI: Inferred from physical interaction
|
15731013 | GOA |
| Biological Process GO Annotation | Evidence | References | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| involved in antimicrobial humoral immune response mediated by antimicrobial peptide |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
23006328 | GOA |
| involved in antimicrobial humoral immune response mediated by antimicrobial peptide |
IMP
IMP: Inferred from mutant phenotype
|
23006328 | GOA |
| involved in defense response to Gram-positive bacterium |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
23006328 | GOA |
| involved in defense response to Gram-positive bacterium |
IMP
IMP: Inferred from mutant phenotype
|
23006328 | GOA |
| involved in killing of cells of another organism |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
23006328 | GOA |
| involved in killing of cells of another organism |
IMP
IMP: Inferred from mutant phenotype
|
23006328 | GOA |
| involved in negative regulation of entry of bacterium into host cell |
IDA
IDA: Inferred from direct assay
|
23006328 | GOA |
KRT6A Protein Structure
Filament: Intermediate filament protein (162 - 475)
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- 564 a.a.
| Protein Preferred Names | Protein Names | |
|---|---|---|
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keratin, type II cytoskeletal 6A |
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KRT6A Protein-protein interaction Information
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Type
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Protein Name | Protein ID | Interactor | Interactor Species | Interactor ID | Detection Method | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | A1A4E9 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | A1A4E9 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | A1A4E9 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 26871637 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 26871637 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 25416956 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 26871637 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT40 | Homo sapiens | Q6A162 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT34 | Homo sapiens | O76011 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT34 | Homo sapiens | O76011 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 31515488 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 25416956 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 25416956 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 29892012 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT38 | Homo sapiens | O76015 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT35 | Homo sapiens | Q92764 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT35 | Homo sapiens | Q92764 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT35 | Homo sapiens | Q92764 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TFIP11 | Homo sapiens | Q9UBB9 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TFIP11 | Homo sapiens | Q9UBB9 | 31515488 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TFIP11 | Homo sapiens | Q9UBB9 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TFIP11 | Homo sapiens | Q9UBB9 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TFIP11 | Homo sapiens | Q9UBB9 | 25416956 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TFIP11 | Homo sapiens | Q9UBB9 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | F5H3M2 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | F5H3M2 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | F5H3M2 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | F5H3M2 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT36 | Homo sapiens | O76013-2 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT36 | Homo sapiens | O76013-2 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT25 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Z0 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT25 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Z0 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT25 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Z0 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT28 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y7 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT28 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y7 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT28 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y7 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT26 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y9 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT26 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y9 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT26 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y9 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | P13646 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | P13646 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | P13646 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | P13646 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | P13646 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | P13646 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT13 | Homo sapiens | P13646 | 31515488 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | Q9BVG8-5 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | Q9BVG8-5 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | Q9BVG8-5 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | Q9BVG8 | 25416956 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KIFC3 | Homo sapiens | Q9BVG8 | 25416956 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 25910212 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 25416956 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 25416956 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM54 | Homo sapiens | Q9BYV2 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT18 | Homo sapiens | P05783 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT18 | Homo sapiens | P05783 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT18 | Homo sapiens | P05783 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT27 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y8 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT27 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y8 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT27 | Homo sapiens | Q7Z3Y8 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | NUP62 | Homo sapiens | P37198 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | NUP62 | Homo sapiens | P37198 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | NUP62 | Homo sapiens | P37198 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | SGTA | Homo sapiens | O43765 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | SGTA | Homo sapiens | O43765 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT16 | Homo sapiens | P08779 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT16 | Homo sapiens | P08779 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT16 | Homo sapiens | P08779 | 32296183 | |
|
Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TXLNB | Homo sapiens | Q8N3L3 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | GOLGA2 | Homo sapiens | Q08379 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | GOLGA2 | Homo sapiens | Q08379 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | GOLGA2 | Homo sapiens | Q08379 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | GOLGA2 | Homo sapiens | Q08379 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 26871637 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 26871637 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 26871637 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT15 | Homo sapiens | P19012 | 16189514 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | CCDC85B | Homo sapiens | Q15834 | 16189514 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | CCDC85B | Homo sapiens | Q15834 | 16189514 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM23 | Homo sapiens | P36406 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM23 | Homo sapiens | P36406 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM23 | Homo sapiens | P36406 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM23 | Homo sapiens | P36406 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | TRIM23 | Homo sapiens | P36406 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | HGS | Homo sapiens | O14964 | 26871637 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | HGS | Homo sapiens | O14964 | 26871637 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | HGS | Homo sapiens | O14964 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | HGS | Homo sapiens | O14964 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | HGS | Homo sapiens | O14964 | 26871637 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT19 | Homo sapiens | P08727 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT19 | Homo sapiens | P08727 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT19 | Homo sapiens | P08727 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | GEM | Homo sapiens | P55040 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | BEX2 | Homo sapiens | Q9BXY8 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | NCALD | Homo sapiens | P61601 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | NCALD | Homo sapiens | P61601 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | NCALD | Homo sapiens | P61601 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | UBQLN2 | Homo sapiens | Q9UHD9 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | UBQLN2 | Homo sapiens | Q9UHD9 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | UBQLN2 | Homo sapiens | Q9UHD9 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 32296183 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 25416956 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 25910212 | |
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Intra
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KRT6A | P02538 | KRT31 | Homo sapiens | Q15323 | 25910212 |
KRT6A Antibodies
| Cat. No. | Product Name | Application | Reactivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| HY-P81956 | Cytokeratin 6A Antibody (YA1701) | WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF | Human |
| HY-P83353 | Cytokeratin 6A Antibody (YA3098) | WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF | Human |
| HY-P83921 | Cytokeratin 6A Antibody (YA3618) | WB, ICC/IF, FC, ELISA | Human |
| HY-P83921A | Cytokeratin 6A Antibody (YA3618)(PBS only) | WB, ICC/IF, FC, ELISA | Human |
| HY-P85826 | Cytokeratin 6 Antibody (YA5518) | IHC-P, WB, ICC/IF, ELISA | Human |
| HY-P85990 | Cytokeratin 6 Antibody (YA5682) | IHC-P, ELISA | Human |
Related Diseases
| Diseases | Alias | |
|---|---|---|
| Pachyonychia Congenita 3 |
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| Pachyonychia Congenita 1 |
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| Cheilitis |
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| Glossitis |
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| Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Nonepidermolytic, Focal 1 |
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| Focal Palmoplantar Keratoderma |
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| Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis |
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| Median Rhomboid Glossitis |
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| Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Nonepidermolytic, Focal Or Diffuse |
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| Steatocystoma Multiplex |
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| White Sponge Nevus 1 |
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| Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Epidermolytic |
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| Corneal Dystrophy |
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| Epidermoid Cysts |
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| Monilethrix |
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| Palmoplantar Keratosis |
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| Skin Disease |
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| Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Nonepidermolytic |
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| Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex |
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| Familial Woolly Hair Syndrome |
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| Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis |
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