GPC5 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human GPC5 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 13q32 and is approximately 2671 kb in length. This allele, which encodes glypican-5 protein, is involved in the mediation of cellular interactions with the extracellular environment. A genetic variation may be associated with increased susceptibility to lung cancer in non-smokers.

**Synonyms:** - Glypican 5 wt Allele - Glypican Proteoglycan 5 Gene