HLA-DQB1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HLA-DQB1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 6p21.3 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes HLA class II histocompatibility antigen, DQ beta 1 chain protein, plays a role in the regulation of antigen presentation.

**Synonyms:** - CELIAC1 - HLA-DQB1 - IDDM1 - Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class II, DQ Beta 1 wt Allele