CD68 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CD68 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17p13 and is approximately 3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes macrosialin protein, may play a role in the regulation of macrophage homing and rolling and the mediation of pathogen binding and internalization.

**Synonyms:** - CD68 Antigen Gene - CD68 Molecule wt Allele - DKFZp686M18236 - GP110 - Macrophage Antigen CD68 Gene - SCARD1 - Scavenger Receptor Class D, Member 1 Gene