PAX9 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PAX9 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 14q13.3 and is approximately 22 kb in length. This allele, which encodes paired box protein Pax-9, plays a role in fetal development. Mutation of the gene is associated with selective tooth agenesis type 3 and cleft palate.

**Synonyms:** - Paired Box 9 wt Allele - Paired Box Gene 9 - Paired Domain Gene 9