RS1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human RS1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp22.13 and is approximately 32 kb in length. This allele, which encodes retinoschisin protein, plays roles in retinal development and aging, and may have a role in cell-cell adhesion. Mutations in this gene are associated with X-linked juvenile retinoschisis.

**Synonyms:** - RS - Retinoschisin 1 wt Allele - Retinoschisis (X-Linked, Juvenile) 1 Gene - XLRS1