FGF13 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human FGF13 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xq26.3 and is approximately 591 kb in length. This allele, which encodes fibroblast growth factor 13 protein, is involved in microtubule polymerization, neural development and neuronal migration. Deletion of the region of the X chromosome where the gene is located is associated with Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - FGF-13 - FGF2 - FHF-2 - FHF2 - Fibroblast Growth Factor 13 wt Allele - Fibroblast Growth Factor Homologous Factor 2 Gene - RP6-27P15.3