DUSP1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DUSP1 wild-type allele is located within 5q34 and is approximately 3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes dual specificity protein phosphatase 1 protein, is involved in the dephosphorylation of both protein tyrosine phosphates and phosphoproteins. Decreased expression of the DUSP1 gene is associated with ovarian cancer.

**Synonyms:** - CL100 - Dual Specificity Phosphatase 1 wt Allele - HVH1 - MKP-1 - PTPN10 - Serine/Threonine Specific Protein Phosphatase Gene