NCIt definition : Human NEFL wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8p21 and is approximately
6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes neurofilament light polypeptide protein,
plays a role in both the establishment and maintenance of axonal and dendritic structures.
Mutation of the gene is associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease types 1F and 2E.;