INS wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human INS wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes insulin protein, plays a role in the modulation of both blood glucose levels and the process of glycolysis. Gene mutations are associated with familial hyperproinsulinemia.

**Synonyms:** - INS - Insulin wt Allele