ARVCF wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ARVCF wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 22q11.21 and is approximately 47 kb in length. This allele, which encodes splicing regulator ARVCF protein, plays a role in mRNA splicing and cell-cell adhesion. Mutation of the gene is associated with velo-cardio-facial syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - ARVCF Delta Catenin Family Member wt Allele - Armadillo Repeat Gene Deleted in VCFS - Armadillo Repeat Gene Deleted in Velocardiofacial Syndrome Gene - FLJ35345