KRT14
Integumentary System · Keratinocyte Cornification & Epidermal Barrier
What keeps cells in the outer skin from being easily damaged?
KRT14 makes keratin 14, which pairs with keratin 5 to form internal support fibers. These fibers give epidermal cells mechanical resilience.
- Common Gene Name
- keratin 14
- NCBI Gene ID
- 3861
- Chromosome
- 17
Clinical Evidence Status
Clinical utility not established here
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidermolysis bullosa simplex | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2013-05 | |
| Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn syndrome/dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2013-05 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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