NCIt definition : Human NRXN3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 14q31 and is approximately
1622 kb in length. This allele, which encodes neurexin-3 protein, plays a role in
cell adhesion and cell recognition. Genetic variations at this locus have been associated
with alcohol dependence and autism spectrum disorder.;
NCIt note : Alternative splicing and the use of alternative promoters results in multiple transcript
variants and protein isoforms. Transcripts that initiate from an upstream promoter
encode alpha isoforms while transcripts initiating from the downstream promoter encode
beta isoforms.;