CLCN6 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CLCN6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p36 and is approximately 37 kb in length. This allele, which encodes H(+)/Cl(-) exchange transporter 6 protein, is involved in the antiport of chloride. A fusion of this gene and the BRAF gene may be associated with pilocytic astrocytoma.

**Synonyms:** - CLC-6 - CLC6 - CONRIBA - Chloride Channel, Voltage-Sensitive 6 Gene - Chloride Voltage-Gated Channel 6 wt Allele - ClC-6 - KIAA0046 - RP5-934G17.1