RNASEL wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human RNASEL wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1q25 and is approximately 16 kb in length. This allele, which encodes 2-5A-dependent ribonuclease protein, is involved in the antiviral response. Mutation of the gene is associated with prostate cancer hereditary type 1.

**Synonyms:** - PRCA1 - Prostate Cancer Hereditary Type 1 Gene - RNS4 - Ribonuclease L (2',5'-Oligoisoadenylate Synthetase-Dependent) wt Allele