CDH3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CDH3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16q22.1 and is approximately 54 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cadherin-3 protein, is involved in calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion. Mutations in this gene have been associated with congential hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy.

**Synonyms:** - CDHP - Cadherin 3 wt Allele - Cadherin 3, P-Cadherin (Placental) Gene - Cadherin 3, Type 1, P-Cadherin (Placental) Gene - Cadherin, Placental Gene - Calcium-Dependent Adhesion Protein, Placental Gene - HJMD - PCAD