SLC24A5 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC24A5 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 15q21.1 and is approximately 22 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sodium/potassium/calcium exchanger 5 protein, is involved in melanosome pigmentation. Mutation of the gene is associated with oculocutaneous albinism type 6.

**Synonyms:** - JSX - NCKX5 - OCA6 - Oculocutaneous Albinism 6 (Autosomal Recessive) Gene - SHEP4 - Solute Carrier Family 24 (Sodium/Potassium/Calcium Exchanger), Member 5 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 24 Member 5 wt Allele - Solute Carrier Family 24, Member 5 Gene