MLANA wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MLANA wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9p24.1 and is approximately 20 kb in length. This allele, which encodes melanoma antigen recognized by T-cells 1 protein, may be involved in the regulation of melanin biosynthesis. Aberrant expression of the gene may play a role in melanoma.

**Synonyms:** - Antigen LB39-AA Gene - Antigen SK29-AA Gene - MART-1 Antigen Gene - MART-1 Gene - MART1 Gene - Melan A Gene - Melan-A Protein Gene - Melan-A wt Allele - Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T Cells 1 Gene - Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T-Cells 1 Gene