NCIt definition : Human DCHS1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.4 and is approximately
43 kb in length. This allele, which encodes protocadherin-16 protein, is involved
in calcium-mediated cell-cell adhesion and neuroprogenitor cell proliferation and
differentiation. Mutation of the gene is associated with mitral valve prolapse 2 and
Van Maldergem syndrome 1.;