YWHAQ wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human YWHAQ wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2p25.1 and is approximately 47 kb in length. This allele, which encodes 14-3-3 protein theta, may be involved in the regulation of both cellular proliferation and apoptosis. The allele is expressed at elevated levels in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients.

**Synonyms:** - 14-3-3 Protein, T-Cell Gene - 14-3-3 Protein, Theta Gene - 1C5 - HS1 - Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase/Tryptophan 5-Monooxygenase Activation Protein Theta wt Allele - Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase/Tryptophan 5-Monooxygenase Activation Protein, Theta Isoform Gene - Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase/Tryptophan 5-Monooxygenase Activation Protein, Theta Polypeptide Gene