PKD2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PKD2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 4q22.1 and is approximately 70 kb in length. This allele, which encodes polycystin-2 protein, is involved in ion channel formation. Mutations in the gene are associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease type 2.

**Synonyms:** - APKD2 - PC2 - PKD4 - Pc-2 - Polycystic Kidney Disease 2 (Autosomal Dominant) Gene - Polycystin 2 Gene - Polycystin 2, Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel wt Allele - TRPP1 - TRPP2 - Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily P, Member 2 Gene