NODAL wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NODAL wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 10q22.1 and is approximately 10 kb in length. This allele, which encodes nodal homolog protein, plays a role in the modulation of embryonic mesoderm and axis formation. Mutation of the gene is associated with visceral heterotaxy autosomal type 5.

**Synonyms:** - HTX5 - MGC138230 - Nodal Growth Differentiation Factor wt Allele - Nodal Homolog (Mouse) Gene - Nodal, Mouse, Homolog Gene - Nodal, Mouse, Homolog of Gene