REST wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human REST wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 4q12 and is approximately 28 kb in length. This allele, which encodes RE1-silencing transcription factor protein, plays a role in repressing neuronal gene expression in non-neuronal tissues.

**Synonyms:** - NRSF - RE1-Silencing Transcription Factor wt Allele - XBR