NCIt synonyms : RP11-396C23.1; H3F3; LOC347376; H3.3A; MGC87783; MGC87782; PP781; H3 Histone Family Member 3A Gene; H3.3 Histone A wt Allele; H3F3A;
NCIt related terms : H3F3A wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human H3-3A wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1q42.12 and is approximately
10 kb in length. This allele, which encodes histone H3.3 protein, plays a role in
both nucleosome assembly and transcriptional regulation.;
NCIt note : Somatic mutation of the H3F3A gene may be associated with diffuse intrinsic pontine
glioma. (Nature Genetics. 2012; 44:251-253.);