NCIt synonyms : DJ-1; DJ1; Parkinson Protein 7 wt Allele; CTA-215D11.1; Parkinson Disease (Autosomal Recessive, Early Oonset) 7 Gene;
NCIt definition : Human PARK7 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p36.23 and is approximately
31 kb in length. This allele, which encodes protein DJ-1, is involved in the negative
regulation of apoptosis. Mutation of the gene is associated with Parkinson disease
type 7.;