NDN wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NDN wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 15q11.2 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes necdin protein, is involved in suppression of cell growth in postmitotic neurons. Mutations in this gene are associated with Prader-Willi syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - HsT16328 - Necdin (Mouse) Homolog Gene - Necdin Homolog (Mouse) Gene - Necdin Homolog Gene - Necdin, MAGE Family Member wt Allele - Necdin, Melanoma Antigen (MAGE) Family Member Gene - PWCR - Prader-Willi Syndrome Chromosome Region Gene