CTHRC1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CTHRC1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8q22.3 and is approximately 11 kb in length. This allele, which encodes collagen triple helix repeat-containing protein 1, plays a role in the cellular response to arterial injury through involvement in vascular remodeling. Mutations in this gene are associated with Barrett esophagus/esophageal adenocarcinoma.

**Synonyms:** - Collagen Triple Helix Repeat Containing 1 wt Allele - UNQ762/PRO1550