NHP2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NHP2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5q35.3 and is approximately 5 kb in length. This allele, which encodes H/ACA ribonucleoprotein complex subunit 2 protein, plays a role in both ribosome biogenesis and telomere maintenance. Mutation of the gene is associated with autosomal recessive dyskeratosis congenita type 2.

**Synonyms:** - DKCB2 - FLJ20479 - HSPC286 - NHP2 Ribonucleoprotein Homolog (Yeast) Gene - NHP2 Ribonucleoprotein wt Allele - NHP2, S. cerevisiae, Homolog of Gene - NHP2P - NOLA2 - Nucleolar Protein Family A, Member 2 (H/ACA Small Nucleolar RNPs) Gene - Nucleolar Protein Family A, Member 2 Gene