NCIt definition : Human DES wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q35 and is approximately
8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes desmin protein, plays a role in muscle
cell contraction. Mutation of the gene is associated with myopathy myofibrillar desmin-related,
cardiomyopathy dilated type 1I and neurogenic scapuloperoneal syndrome Kaeser type.;