DCT wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DCT wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 13q32 and is approximately 40 kb in length. This allele, which encodes L-dopachrome tautomerase protein, plays a role in the mediation of melanin biosynthesis. Aberrant expression of the gene is associated with melanoma.

**Synonyms:** - Dopachrome Tautomerase (Dopachrome Delta-Isomerase, Tyrosine-Related Protein 2) wt Allele - TYRP2