PIGR wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PIGR wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1q32.1 and is approximately 18 kb in length. This allele, which encodes polymeric immunoglobulin receptor protein, plays a role in the transport of IgA and IgM polymers across epithelial mucosa.

**Synonyms:** - Polymeric Immunoglobulin Receptor wt Allele - Transmembrane Secretory Component Gene