ASIP wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ASIP wild-type allele is located within 20q11.2-q12 and is approximately 75 kb in length. This allele, which encodes agouti-signaling protein, plays a role in the regulation of melanogenesis. Homozygous polymorphism in the 3' untranslated region of the gene is associated with an increased likelihood of having dark hair and brown eyes.

**Synonyms:** - AGSW - AGTI - AGTIL - ASP - Agouti (Mouse)-Signaling Protein Gene - Agouti Signaling Protein wt Allele - Agouti Signaling Protein, Nonagouti Homolog (Mouse) Gene - Agouti Signaling Protein, Nonagouti Homolog Gene - Agouti, Mouse, Homolog of Gene - SHEP9