NCIt synonyms : Kelch-Like 40 (Drosophila) Gene; Nemaline Myopathy Type 8 Gene; Kelch Repeat and BTB (POZ) Domain Containing 5 Gene; KBTBD5; SRYP; NEM8; SYRP; Kelch-Like 40 Gene; Kelch Like Family Member 40 wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human KLHL40 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3p22.1 and is approximately
7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes kelch-like protein 40, is involved in targeting
proteins for ubiquitination and degradation. Mutation of the gene is associated with
nemaline myopathy 8.;