NCIt definition : Human SOST wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q11.2 and is approximately
5 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sclerostin protein, is involved in the
negative regulation of ossification. Mutation of the gene is associated with bone
dysplasias including sclerosteosis type 1, van Buchem disease and craniodiaphyseal
dysplasia autosomal dominant.;