NCIt definition : Human FOXP2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7q31 and is approximately
279 kb in length. This allele, which encodes forkhead box protein P2, plays a role
in transcription during brain development. Mutations in the gene are associated with
speech-language disorder 1 and a translocation t(5;7)(q22;q31.2) is associated with
severe speech and language impairment.;