NEK2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NEK2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1q32.3 and is approximately 17 kb in length. This allele, which encodes serine/threonine-protein kinase Nek2 protein, is involved in both the cell cycle and protein phosphorylation. Mutation of the gene may be associated with retinitis pigmentosa.

**Synonyms:** - HsPK21 - NEK2A - NIMA (Never In Mitosis Gene A)-Related Kinase 2 Gene - NIMA Related Kinase 2 wt Allele - NLK1 - Never In Mitosis Gene A-Related Kinase 2 Gene - PPP1R111 - RP67 - s Protein Phosphatase 1, Regulatory Subunit 111 Gene