KIF5B wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human KIF5B wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 10p11.22 and is approximately 47 kb in length. This allele, which encodes kinesin-1 heavy chain protein, plays a role in vesicle transport. A chromosomal inversion involving this gene and the RET gene may be associated with lung adenocarcinoma.

**Synonyms:** - HEL-S-61 - KINH - KNS - KNS1 - Kinesin 1 Heavy Chain Gene - Kinesin Family Member 5B wt Allele - Kinesin, Heavy Chain, Ubiquitous Gene - UKHC