NCIt synonyms : CIDE-B; Cell Death Inducing DFFA Like Effector B wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human CIDEB wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 14q12 and is approximately
6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cell death activator CIDE-B protein, plays
a role in the positive regulation of apoptosis and assembly and host cell entry for
hepatatis C virus. Mutation of the gene may increase the risk of alcohol-related liver
disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.;