MUC6 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MUC6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 24 kb in length. This allele, which encodes mucin-6 protein, plays a role in the formation of a protective layer of mucus in the gastrointestinal tract.

**Synonyms:** - MUC-6 - Mucin 6, Gastric Gene - Mucin 6, Oligomeric Mucus/Gel-Forming wt Allele