ABCG8 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ABCG8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2p21 and is approximately 51 kb in length. This allele, which encodes ATP-binding cassette sub-family G member 8 protein, plays a role in the absorption and excretion of sterols. Mutations in the gene are associated with sitosterolemia 1.

**Synonyms:** - ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily G Member 8 wt Allele - ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family G (WHITE), Member 8 (Sterolin 2) Gene - ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family G (WHITE), Member 8 Gene - ATP-Binding Cassette, Subfamily G, Member 8 Gene - Gallbladder Disease 4 Gene - STSL - STSL1 - Sterolin 2 Gene