PKP1
(redirected from plakophilin-1)PKP1
A gene on chromosome 1q32 that encodes plakophilin 1, which is thought to play a role in junctional plaques and contribute to epidermal morphogenesis.Molecular pathology
Defects in PKP1 cause ectodermal dysplasia-skin fragility syndrome.
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