NCIt definition : Human HK1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 10q22.1 and is approximately
132 kb in length. This allele, which encodes hexokinase-1 protein, plays a role in
glycolysis and innate immunity. Mutation of the gene is associated with retinitis
pigmentosa 79, hexokinase deficiency, neurodevelopmental disorder with visual defects
and brain anomalies, and Russe type hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy.;