CCKAR wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CCKAR wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 4p15.2 and is approximately 9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cholecystokinin receptor type A protein, plays a role in ligand binding and G protein-coupled receptor signaling that mediates pancreatic growth and enzyme secretion, smooth muscle contraction of the gall bladder and stomach.

**Synonyms:** - CCK-1R - CCK-A - CCK-A Receptor Gene - CCK1-R - CCK1R - CCKRA - Cholecystokinin A Receptor wt Allele