NCIt synonyms : SRPS2; SRPS2A; NY-REN-55; NIMA Related Kinase 1 wt Allele; SRTD6; KIAA1901; NIMA (Never In Mitosis Gene A)-Related Kinase 1 Gene;
NCIt definition : Human NEK1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 4q33 and is approximately
219 kb in length. This allele, which encodes serine/threonine-protein kinase Nek1
protein, is involved in cell division, cilia assembly and protein phosphorylation.
Mutation of the gene is associated with short-rib thoracic dysplasia 6 with or without
polydactyly.;