NCIt definition : Human PCSK9 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p32.3 and is approximately
25 kb in length. This allele, which encodes proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin
type 9 protein, plays a role in both receptor protein degradation and lipid metabolism.
Mutation of the gene is associated with autosomal dominant familial hypercholesterolemia
type 3.;