SLC39A6 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC39A6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 18q12.2 and is approximately 21 kb in length. This allele, which encodes zinc transporter ZIP6 protein, is involved in the transport of zinc ions. Aberrant expression of the gene is associated with luminal A breast cancer.

**Synonyms:** - LIV-1 - LIV-1 Protein, Estrogen Regulated Gene - LIV1 - Solute Carrier Family 39 (Metal Ion Transporter), Member 6 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 39 (Zinc Transporter), Member 6 wt Allele - ZIP6