MC4R wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MC4R wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 18q22 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes melanocortin receptor 4 protein, is involved in ligand-stimulated signaling. Mutation of the gene is associated with autosomal dominant obesity.

**Synonyms:** - Melanocortin 4 Receptor wt Allele