ALMS1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ALMS1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2p13.1 and is approximately 239 kb in length. This allele, which encodes centrosome-associated protein ALMS1, plays a role in endosomal transport and in centriole formation and function. Mutation of the gene is associated with Alstrom syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - ALMS1 Centrosome and Basal Body Associated Protein wt Allele - ALSS - Alstrom Syndrome 1 Gene - KIAA0328