NCIt definition : Human ACD wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16q22.1 and is approximately
3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes adrenocortical dysplasia protein homolog,
is involved in telomere protection.;
NCIt note : Mutation of the ACD gene may be associated with Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome, which
is a severe form of dyskeratosis congenita. (Genes and Dev. 2014; 28:2090-2102. doi:10.1101/gad.248567.114);