MUC2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MUC2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 30 kb in length. This allele, which encodes mucin-2 protein, is involved in preventing irritation of mucosal surfaces.

**Synonyms:** - MLP - MUC-2 - Mucin 2, Intestinal Gene - Mucin 2, Intestinal/Tracheal Gene - Mucin 2, Oligomeric Mucus/Gel-Forming wt Allele - SMUC