NCIt definition : Human BBS9 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7p14 and is approximately
477 kb in length. This allele, which encodes protein PTHB1, is involved in ciliogenesis.
Mutation of both copies of this gene is associated with Bardet-Biedl syndrome 9.;
NCIt note : There is a report of a chromosomal aberration involving the BBS9 gene and the PKD1L1
gene, which is associated with breast cancer. (COSMIC);