DCN wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DCN wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q21.33 and is approximately 38 kb in length. This allele, which encodes decorin protein, is involved in extracellular matrix collagen fibril formation. A genetic deletion in this gene is associated with congenital stromal corneal dystrophy.

**Synonyms:** - CSCD - DSPG2 - Decorin wt Allele - PG40 - PGII - PGS2 - SLRR1B