NCIt definition : Human KARS1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16q23.1 and is approximately
21 kb in length. This allele, which encodes lysine-tRNA ligase protein, plays a role
in the synthesis of lysyl-tRNA. Mutations in the gene are associated with infantile-onset
progressive leukoencephalopathy with or without deafness (LEPID), recessive intermediate
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type B, autosomal recessive deafness 89 and congenital
deafness with adult-onset progressive leukoencephalopathy (DEAPLE).;