CDH6 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CDH6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5p13.3 and is approximately 135 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cadherin-6 protein, plays a role in homophilic cell-cell adhesion. Aberrant expression of the gene may be associated with tumor growth and metastasis.

**Synonyms:** - CAD6 - Cadherin 6 wt Allele - Cadherin 6, Type 2, K-Cadherin (Fetal Kidney) Gene - Cadherin, Fetal Kidney Gene - KCAD