RBP3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human RBP3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 10q11.22 and is approximately 10 kb in length. This allele, which encodes retinol-binding protein 3, plays a role in retinoid transport and vision. Mutation of the gene is associated with retinitis pigmentosa 66.

**Synonyms:** - D10S64 - D10S65 - D10S66 - IRBP - RBPI - RP66 - Retinol Binding Protein 3 wt Allele - Retinol Binding Protein 3, Interstitial Gene - Retinol-Binding Protein 3, Interstitial Gene