C1QTNF5 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human C1QTNF5 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11q23.3 and is approximately 8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes complement C1q tumor necrosis factor-related protein 5, may play a role in cell adhesion to basement membranes. Mutations in the gene are associated with late-onset retinal degeneration.

**Synonyms:** - C1q TNF-Alpha-Related Protein 5 Gene - C1q and TNF Related 5 wt Allele - CTRP5 - DKFZp586B0621 - LORD - Myonectin Gene - UNQ303/PRO344