ECM1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ECM1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1q21.2 and is approximately 6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes extracellular matrix protein 1, is involved in endochondral bone formation and the proliferation of endothelial cells. Mutations in the gene are associated with lipoid proteinosis (Urbach-Wiethe disease).

**Synonyms:** - Extracellular Matrix Protein 1 wt Allele - Testicular Tissue Protein Li 61 Gene - URBWD