CLCN7 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CLCN7 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16p13 and is approximately 31 kb in length. This allele, which encodes H(+)/Cl(-) exchange transporter 7 protein, is involved in chloride ion transport. Mutation of the gene is associated with both osteopetrosis autosomal dominant type 2 and osteopetrosis autosomal recessive type 4.

**Synonyms:** - CLC-7 - CLC7 - Chloride Channel 7 Gene - Chloride Channel, Voltage-Sensitive 7 wt Allele - OPTA2 - OPTB4 - PPP1R63 - Protein Phosphatase 1, Regulatory Subunit 63 Gene