CD79B wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CD79B wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q23 and is approximately 4 kb in length. This allele, which encodes B-cell antigen receptor complex-associated protein beta chain protein, is involved in signal transduction in B-cells. Mutation of the gene is associated with agammaglobulinemia type 6 and may be associated with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

**Synonyms:** - AGM6 - B29 - CD79B Antigen (Immunoglobulin-Associated Beta) Gene - CD79b Molecule wt Allele - CD79b Molecule, Immunoglobulin-Associated Beta Gene - IGB