Keratin 16

Keratin 16 is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the KRT16 is_associated_with::gene.

Keratin 16 is a is_associated_with::type I cytokeratin. It is paired with is_associated_with::keratin 6 in a number of is_associated_with::epithelial tissues, including nail bed, is_associated_with::esophagus, is_associated_with::tongue, and is_associated_with::hair follicles. Mutations in the gene encoding this protein are associated with the genetic skin disorders is_associated_with::pachyonychia congenita, is_associated_with::non-epidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma and is_associated_with::unilateral palmoplantar verrucous nevus.