MSTN wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human GDF8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q32.2 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes growth/differentiation factor 8 protein, is involved in the negative regulation of skeletal muscle growth.

**Synonyms:** - GDF8 - Growth Differentiation Factor 8 Gene - MSLHP - Myostatin wt Allele