GPC2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human GPC2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7q22.1 and is approximately 8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes glypican-2 protein, plays a role in the localization of heparin sulfate on cell membranes.

**Synonyms:** - DKFZp547M109 - FLJ38962 - Glypican 2 (Cerebroglycan) Gene - Glypican 2 wt Allele - Glypican Proteoglycan 2, Cerebroglycan Proteoglycan Gene