SLC26A3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC26A3 wild-type allele is located within 7q31and is approximately 38 kb in length. This allele, which encodes chloride anion exchanger protein, plays a role in the mediation of electrolyte and fluid absorption. Defects in the SLC26A3 gene produce variant alleles that are the cause of congenital chloride diarrhea (CLD).

**Synonyms:** - CLD - DRA - Solute Carrier Family 26, Member 3 wt Allele