CK19

KRT18 encodes the type I intermediate filament chain keratin 18. Keratin 18, together with its filament partner keratin 8, are perhaps the most commonly found members of the intermediate filament gene family. They are expressed in single layer epithelial tissues of the body. Mutations in this gene have been linked to cryptogenic cirrhosis. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Keratin 18

Involved in the organization of myofibers. Together with KRT8, helps to link the contractile apparatus to dystrophin at the costameres of striated muscle.

Cell differentiation involved in embryonic placenta development Source: Ensembl
Cornification Source: Reactome
Keratinization Source: Reactome
Notch signaling pathway Source: Ensembl
Response to estrogen Source: UniProtKB
Sarcomere organization Source: UniProtKB
Viral process Source: UniProtKB-KW

Intermediate filament; Terminal web; Cytosol; Extracellular exosome; Apicolateral plasma membrane; Dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex; Plasma membrane; Sarcolemma; Cell periphery; Costamere; Z disc