DYSF wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DYSF wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2p13.3 and is approximately 233 kb in length. This allele, which encodes dysferlin protein, is involved in sarcolemmal repair and muscle contraction. Mutation of the gene is associated with limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 2B, distal myopathy with anterior tibial onset, and Miyoshi myopathy.

**Synonyms:** - Dysferlin, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy 2B (Autosomal Recessive) wt Allele - FER1L1 - FLJ00175 - FLJ90168 - LGMD2B