MELTF wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MELTF wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q29 and is approximately 42 kb in length. This allele, which encodes melanotransferrin protein, plays a role in iron ion transport. Aberrant expression of this gene is associated with melanoma.

**Synonyms:** - Antigen p97 (Melanoma Associated) Identified by Monoclonal Antibodies 133.2 And 96.5 Gene - CD228 - FLJ38863 - MAP97 - MFI2 - MGC4856 - MTF1 - MTf - Melanotransferrin wt Allele