KRTAP1-1

Official Full Name

keratin associated protein 1-1

Background

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.

Synonyms

KRTAP1-1; keratin associated protein 1-1; keratin-associated protein 1-1; HB2A; KAP1.1; KAP1.1A; KAP1.1B; KAP1.6; B2A; High sulfur keratin associated protein 1.1; hKAP1.7; KAP1.7; Keratin associated protein 1 1; Keratin associated protein 1.1; Keratin associated protein 1.6; Keratin associated protein 1.7; Keratin associated protein 1A; KRTAP1.1; KRTAP1A; keratin-associated protein 1.1; keratin-associated protein 1.6; keratin-associated protein 1.7; high sulfur keratin-associated protein 1.1