KRT84 is a

keratin Keratin () is one of a family of structural fibrous proteins also known as ''scleroproteins''. It is the key structural material making up Scale (anatomy), scales, hair, Nail (anatomy), nails, feathers, horn (anatomy), horns, claws, Hoof, hoove ...

gene, for a

type II hair keratin Hair keratin is a type of keratin found in hair and the nails. Function Originating from the embryonic epidermis, the hair follicle evolves into one of the most complex structures in the human body, comprising 7–8 distinct tissue sections. ...

contained primarily in the filiform tongue papilla.

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