Krt4 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to be a structural constituent of skin epidermis. Involved in epithelial cell differentiation and negative regulation of epithelial cell proliferation. Predicted to be located in cell surface and intermediate filament cytoskeleton. Predicted to be active in keratin filament. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; lower urinary tract; respiratory system; sensory organ; and skin. Used to study white sponge nevus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in white sponge nevus 1. Orthologous to human KRT4 (keratin 4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Krt4
Official Name
keratin 4 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:96701]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000059668
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 16682 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000059668
Aliases keratin 4
Synonyms K4, keratin 4, Krt-2.4, Krt2-4
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse Krt4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Intermediate filament protein
  • Keratin type II head

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Krt4 gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • hyperplasia
regulated by
  • CAV1
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • NOS2
  • 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene
  • beta-estradiol
  • NFE2L2
  • 17-alpha-ethinylestradiol
  • GW501516
  • CA4
  • tetrachlorodibenzodioxin
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • differentiation

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • intermediate filament cytoskeleton
  • cell surface
  • keratin intermediate filaments

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