GP9 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human GP9 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q21.3 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes platelet glycoprotein IX protein, is involved in the regulation of platelet aggregation. Mutation of the gene is associated with Bernard-Soulier syndrome type C.

**Synonyms:** - CD42a - GPIX - Glycoprotein IX (Platelet) Gene - Glycoprotein IX Platelet wt Allele - Glycoprotein IX, Platelet Gene