K1C18_HUMAN Protein

Name Keratin, type I cytoskeletal 18
Description Involved in the uptake of thrombin-antithrombin complexes by hepatic cells (By similarity). When phosphorylated, plays a role in filament reorganization. Involved in the delivery of mutated CFTR to the plasma membrane. Together with KRT8, is involved in interleukin-6 (IL-6)-mediated barrier protection.
UniProt ID P05783
Gene KRT18