DEXI wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DEXI wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16p13.13 and is approximately 14 kb in length. This allele, which encodes dexamethasone-induced protein, may play a role in the inflammatory response. Gene expression is increased in emphysematous lung.

**Synonyms:** - Dexamethasone-Induced Gene - Dexamethasone-Induced Transcript Gene - Dexi Homolog (Mouse) Gene - Dexi Homolog wt Allele - MYLE