NT5E wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NT5E wild-type allele is located within 6q14-q21 and is approximately 46 kb in length. This allele, which encodes 5'-nucleotidase protein, plays a role in nucleoside formation. Mutation of the gene is associated with calcification of joints and arteries.

**Synonyms:** - 5' Nucleotidase (CD73) Gene - 5'-Nucleotidase, Ecto (CD73) wt Allele - CALJA - CD73 - E5NT - NT - NT5 - NTE - RP11-321N4.1 - eN - eNT