MESP2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MESP2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 15q26.1 and is approximately 18 kb in length. This allele, which encodes mesoderm posterior protein 2, plays a role in the head-to-tail patterning of mesodermal somites during embryonic development. Mutations in the gene are associated with autosomal recessive spondylocostal dysostosis 2.

**Synonyms:** - BHLHC6 - Class C Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Protein 6 Gene - Mesoderm Posterior 2 Homolog (Mouse) Gene - Mesoderm Posterior 2 Homolog Gene - Mesoderm Posterior Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factor 2 Gene - Mesoderm Posterior bHLH Transcription Factor 2 wt Allele - SCDO2 - bHLHc6