NCIt synonyms : H3 Histone, Family 3B Gene; H3.3B; H3 Histone, Family 3B (H3.3B) Gene; H3F3B; H3.3 Histone B wt Allele; H3 Histone Family Member 3B Gene;
NCIt related terms : H3F3B wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human H3-3B wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q25.1 and is approximately
9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes histone H3.3 protein, is involved in nucleosomal
structure.;
NCIt note : Somatic mutation of the H3F3A gene may be associated with diffuse intrinsic pontine
glioma. (Nature Genetics. 2012; 44:251-253.);