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