DCX wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DCX wild-type allele is located within Xq22.3-q23 and is approximately 119 kb in length. This allele, which encodes neuronal migration protein doublecortin, plays a role in the mediation of neural migration. Mutations in the gene are associated with lissencephaly X-linked type 1 and subcortical band heterotopia X-linked.

**Synonyms:** - DBCN - DC - Doublecortex Gene - Doublecortex; Lissencephaly, X-Linked (Doublecortin) Gene - Doublecortin wt Allele - LISX - SCLH - XLIS