SLC26A2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC26A2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5q32 and is approximately 33 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sulfate transporter protein, plays a role in anion exchange and cartilage development. Mutations in the gene are associated with diastrophic dysplasia.

**Synonyms:** - D5S1708 - DTD - DTD Sulfate Transporter Gene - DTDST - Diastrophic Dysplasia Gene - Diastrophic Dysplasia Sulfate Transporter Gene - EDM4 - MST153 - MSTP157 - Solute Carrier Family 26 (Anion Exchanger), Member 2 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 26 (Sulfate Transporter), Member 2 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 26 Member 2 wt Allele - Sulfate Anion Transporter 1 Gene