NCIt definition : Human PDK3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp22.11 and is approximately
85 kb in length. This allele, which encodes [pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring)]
kinase isozyme 3, mitochondrial protein, plays a role in the regulation of glucose
metabolism and aerobic respiration. Mutation of the gene is associated with X-linked
dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 6.;