IL6ST wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human IL6ST wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5q11 and is approximately 60 kb in length. This allele, which encodes interleukin-6 receptor subunit beta protein, is involved in regulation of both ligand binding to cytokine receptors and cytokine-dependent signal transduction pathways.

**Synonyms:** - CD130 - CDW130 - CDw130 - GP130 - GP130 of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Antigenic Peptide-Bearing Soluble Form Gene - GP130, Oncostatin M Receptor Gene - GP130-RAPS - IL6R-beta - Interleukin 6 Signal Transducer (GP130, Oncostatin M Receptor) Gene - Interleukin 6 Signal Transducer wt Allele