GDF2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human GDF2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 10q11.22 and is approximately 5 kb in length. This allele, which encodes growth/differentiation factor 2 protein, plays a role in angiogenesis regulation. Mutation of the gene is associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia type 5.

**Synonyms:** - BMP-9 - BMP9 - Growth Differentiation Factor 2 wt Allele - HHT5