TRPM6 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human TRPM6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9q21.13 and is approximately 166 kb in length. This allele, which encodes transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily M member 6 protein, is involved in both magnesium homeostasis and protein phosphorylation. Mutation of the gene is associated with hypomagnesemia.

**Synonyms:** - CHAK2 - FLJ22628 - HMGX - HOMG - HOMG1 - HSH - Hypomagnesemia, Secondary Hypocalcemia Gene - Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel Subfamily M Member 6 wt Allele - Transient Receptor Potential Cation Channel, Subfamily M, Member 6 Gene