STEEP1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human STEEP1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xq24 and is approximately 27 kb in length. This allele, which encodes STING exit protein, is involved in the modulation of stimulator of interferon genes protein (STING) cellular localization and signaling activity. Mutation of the gene may be associated with X-linked mental retardation 107.

**Synonyms:** - CXorf56 - Chromosome X Open Reading Frame 56 Gene - FLJ22965 - MRX107 - STING1 ER Exit Protein 1 wt Allele