K36A
K36A is a gene located on human chromosome 3. It encodes a protein that is part of the keratin family of intermediate filament proteins. Keratins are a group of fibrous structural proteins that are the key components of hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin. Specifically, K36A is a type II keratin, meaning it partners with a type I keratin to form a functional keratin filament.
The expression pattern of K36A is primarily found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin.