C9 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human C9 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5p13.1 and is approximately 141 kb in length. This allele, which encodes complement component C9 protein, is involved in complement-mediated immunity. Mutation in the gene is associated with age-related macular degeneration 15 and C9 deficiency.

**Synonyms:** - ARMD15 - Complement C9 wt Allele