A keratin subtype that includes keratins that are generally larger and less acidic that TYPE I KERATINS. Type II keratins combine with type I keratins to form keratin filaments.

Synonyms: 0, Basic Keratins, Type II Keratins, Type 2 Keratin, Type II Keratin, Keratin, Type 2, Keratins, Basic, Keratin, Type II, Keratins, Type II, Type 2 Keratins, Type II Intermediate Filament Proteins, Keratins, Type 2