PTGDR wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PTGDR wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 14q22.1 and is approximately 13 kb in length. This allele, which encodes prostaglandin D2 receptor protein, plays a role in prostaglandin D2-dependent allergic inflammation and maturation of mast cells. Mutations in the gene are associated with asthma-related traits 1.

**Synonyms:** - AS1 - ASRT1 - DP - DP1 - PTGDR1 - Prostaglandin D2 Receptor 1 Gene - Prostaglandin D2 Receptor wt Allele