SLC22A17 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC22A17 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 14q11.2 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes solute carrier family 22 member 17 protein, is involved in iron homeostasis. Elevated expression of alternatively spliced products of this gene may be associated with esophageal carcinoma.

**Synonyms:** - 24p3R - BOCT - BOIT - NGAL Receptor Gene - NGALR - NGALR2 - NGALR3 - Potent Brain Type Organic Ion Transporter Gene - Solute Carrier Family 22 (Organic Cation Transporter), Member 17 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 22 Member 17 wt Allele - Solute Carrier Family 22, Member 17 Gene - hBOIT