NCIt definition : Human MT-RNR2 wild-type allele is located within the circular mitochondrial (MT) chromosome
and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes both 16S mitochondrial
ribosomal RNA and humanin protein, is involved in mitochondrial protein translation
and the negative regulation of apoptosis.;
NCIt note : Other small humanin-like peptides (SHLPs) that are encoded by the MT-RNR2 gene have
been described and may also affect cell viability. (Aging (Albany NY). 2016; 8: 796-809.);