MYLK wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MYLK wild-type allele is located within 3q21 and is approximately 272 kb in length. This allele, which encodes myosin light chain kinase, smooth muscle and non-muscle isozymes protein, is involved in myosin light chain activation, vascular permeability and the formation of edema in tissues.

**Synonyms:** - FLJ12216 - KRP - MLCK - MLCK108 - MLCK210 - Myosin, Light Polypeptide Kinase wt Allele