NCIt synonyms : KLP; Kinesin Family Member 1B wt Allele; CMT2A1; NBLST1; CMT2A; KIAA0591; HMSNII; KIAA1448; CMT2;
NCIt definition : Human KIF1B wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p36.22 and is approximately
171 kb in length. This allele, which encodes kinesin-like protein KIF1B, is involved
in the transport of synaptic vesicles and mitochondria. Mutation of the gene is associated
with pheochromocytoma, increased susceptibility to neuroblastoma and Charcot-Marie-Tooth
disease type 2A1.;