NCIt definition : Human EIF5A wild-type allele is located within 17p13-p12 and is approximately 5 kb
in length. This allele, which encodes eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A-1
protein, is involved in the modulation of apoptotic signaling and both elongation
and stability of mRNA transcripts.;
NCIt note : The EIF5A gene may be associated with diabetes and is a candidate diagnostic marker
for intraepithelial neoplasia of the vulva.;