NGF wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NGF wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p13.1 and is approximately 52 kb in length. This allele, which encodes beta-nerve growth factor protein, is involved in the modulation of both the growth and the differentiation of neurons. Mutation of the gene is associated with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 5.

**Synonyms:** - Beta-NGF - HSAN5 - NGFB - Nerve Growth Factor (Beta Polypeptide) wt Allele