NCIt synonyms : XCP1; Resistin wt Allele; FIZZ3; HXCP1; ADSF; RSTN; Found In Inflammatory Zone 3 Gene; UNQ407/PRO1199; RETN1;
NCIt definition : Human RETN wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 19p13.2 and is approximately
1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes resistin protein, is involved in the regulation
of glucose metabolism. Mutation of the gene is associated with increased susceptibility
to both non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance-related hypertension.;