RAI1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human RAI1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17p11.2 and is approximately 130 kb in length. This allele, which encodes retinoic acid-induced protein 1, plays roles in transcriptional regulation, development, control of body weight and complex behavioral responses. Mutations in this gene are associated with Smith-Magenis Syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - DKFZP434A139 - KIAA1820 - MGC12824 - Retinoic Acid Induced 1 wt Allele - Retinoic Acid-Induced Gene 1 - Retinoic Acid-Inducible 1 Gene - SMCR - SMS - Smith-Magenis Syndrome Chromosome Region Gene