ITGA6 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ITGA6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q31.1 and is approximately 79 kb in length. This allele, which encodes integrin alpha-6 protein, is involved in cell-matrix adhesion. Mutation of the gene is associated with epidermolysis bullosa with pyloric atresia.

**Synonyms:** - CD49f - ITGA6A - ITGA6B - Integrin Subunit Alpha 6 wt Allele - Integrin, Alpha 6 Gene - Integrin, Alpha-6 Gene - JEB6 - VLA-6 - Very Late Activation Protein 6 Gene