NLGN3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NLGN3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xq13.1 and is approximately 30 kb in length. This allele, which encodes neuroligin-3 protein, plays a role in the formation and remodeling of central nervous system synapses. Mutations in the gene are associated with X-linked autism 1 and X-linked Asperger syndrome 1.

**Synonyms:** - ASPGX1 - AUTSX1 - HNL3 - KIAA1480 - NL3 - Neuroligin 3 wt Allele