KIF1B wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human KIF1B wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p36.22 and is approximately 171 kb in length. This allele, which encodes kinesin-like protein KIF1B, is involved in the transport of synaptic vesicles and mitochondria. Mutation of the gene is associated with pheochromocytoma, increased susceptibility to neuroblastoma and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A1.

**Synonyms:** - CMT2 - CMT2A - CMT2A1 - HMSNII - KIAA0591 - KIAA1448 - KLP - Kinesin Family Member 1B wt Allele - NBLST1