NCIt synonyms : PWCR; Prader-Willi Syndrome Chromosome Region Gene; HsT16328; Necdin Homolog Gene; Necdin, MAGE Family Member wt Allele; Necdin Homolog (Mouse) Gene; Necdin (Mouse) Homolog Gene; Necdin, Melanoma Antigen (MAGE) Family Member Gene;
NCIt definition : Human NDN wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 15q11.2 and is approximately
2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes necdin protein, is involved in suppression
of cell growth in postmitotic neurons. Mutations in this gene are associated with
Prader-Willi syndrome.;