XK wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human XK wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp21.1 and is approximately 46 kb in length. This allele, which encodes membrane transport protein XK, may be involved in transmembrane transport of amino acids or peptides. Mutation or deletion of the gene is associated with the McLeod phenotype of the Kell blood group system.

**Synonyms:** - KX - Kell Blood Group Precursor (McLeod Phenotype) Gene - Kell Blood Group Precursor Gene - McLeod Syndrome Gene - NA - NAC - Neuroacanthocytosis Gene - Neurocanthocytosis Gene - Precursor Substance, Kell Blood Group Gene - X-Linked Kx Blood Group wt Allele - X1k - XK Locus Gene - XK, Kell Blood Group Complex Subunit (McLeod Syndrome) Gene - XKR1