Gene: KRTAP3-3

Alternate names for this Gene: KAP3.3|KRTAP3.3

Gene Summary: This protein is a member of the keratin-associated protein (KAP) family. The KAP proteins form a matrix of keratin intermediate filaments which contribute to the structure of hair fibers. KAP family members appear to have unique, family-specific amino- and carboxyl-terminal regions and are subdivided into three multi-gene families according to amino acid composition: the high sulfur, the ultrahigh sulfur, and the high tyrosine/glycine KAPs. This protein is a member of the high sulfur KAP family and the gene is localized to a cluster of KAPs at 17q12-q21.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 17

Location in Chromosome : 17q21.2

Description of this Gene: keratin associated protein 3-3

Type of Gene: protein-coding