FOXL2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human FOXL2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q23 and is approximately 3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes forkhead box protein L2, is involved in both ovarian maintenance and development. Mutations in the gene are associated with blepharophimosis/ptosis/epicanthus inversus syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - BPES - BPES1 - Forkhead Box L2 wt Allele - PFRK - PINTO - POF3 - Pituitary Forkhead Factor, Mouse, Homolog of Gene