HSPA5 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HSPA5 wild-type allele is located within 9q34 and is approximately 6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes 78 kDa glucose-regulated protein, plays a role in protein transport through the cell. HSPA5 allelic variants have been implicated in gastric tumor development.

**Synonyms:** - D7G6 - GRP78 - Heat Shock 70kDa Protein 5 (Glucose-Regulated Protein, 78kDa) wt Allele - IGH-BIP Gene