NCIt definition : Human DMD wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp21.2 and is approximately
2225 kb in length. This allele, which encodes dystrophin protein, plays a role in
muscle cell development. Mutation of the gene is associated with cardiomyopathy dilated
X-linked type 3B and with both the Duchenne and Becker types of muscular dystrophy.;
NCIt note : The DMD gene is the largest known human gene.;