RETN wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human RETN wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 19p13.2 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes resistin protein, is involved in the regulation of glucose metabolism. Mutation of the gene is associated with increased susceptibility to both non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance-related hypertension.

**Synonyms:** - ADSF - FIZZ3 - Found In Inflammatory Zone 3 Gene - HXCP1 - RETN1 - RSTN - Resistin wt Allele - UNQ407/PRO1199 - XCP1