BPIFA1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human BPIFA1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 20q11.21 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes BPI fold-containing family A member 1 protein, may play a role in anti-bacterial defense in the upper airway. This gene may be associated with micrometastasis in non-small-cell lung carcinoma.

**Synonyms:** - BPI Fold Containing Family A, Member 1 wt Allele - BPI Fold-Containing, Family A, Member 1 Gene - LUNX - NASG - PLUNC - Palate, Lung and Nasal Epithelium Associated Gene - Palate, Lung and Nasal Epithelium Carcinoma Associated Gene - SPLUNC1 - SPURT - UNQ787/PRO1606 - bA49G10.5