CBX3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CBX3 wt allele is located in the vicinity of 7p15.2 and is approximately 12 kb in length. This allele, which encodes chromobox protein homolog 3, is involved in epigenetic repression of chromatin, control of gene expression and association of heterochromatin with the inner nuclear membrane.

**Synonyms:** - Chromobox Homolog 3 wt Allele - HECH - HP1 gamma - HP1 gamma Homolog Gene - HP1-GAMMA - HP1Hs-gamma