LTA wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human LTA wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 6p21.3 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes lymphotoxin-alpha protein, is involved in the mediation of a large variety of inflammatory, immunostimulatory, and antiviral responses. In addition, the allele plays a role in secondary lymphoid organs during development and in apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - DAMA-25N12.13-004 - LT - Lymphotoxin Alpha (TNF Superfamily, Member 1) Gene - Lymphotoxin Alpha wt Allele - Lymphotoxin-Alpha Gene - TNF Superfamily, Member 1 Gene - TNF, Lymphocyte-Derived Gene - TNFB - TNFSF1 - Tumor Necrosis Factor, Beta Gene