WNT6 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human WNT6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q35 and is approximately 14 kb in length. This allele, which encodes protein wnt-6, plays a role in cellular differentiation. The wild-type allele is expressed at elevated levels in colorectal cancers.

**Synonyms:** - WNT-6 - Wingless-Type MMTV Integration Site Family Member 6 Gene - Wingless-Type MMTV Integration Site Family, Member 6 Gene - Wnt Family Member 6 wt Allele