ADAM8 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ADAM8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 10q26.3 and is approximately 14 kb in length. This allele, which encodes disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain-containing protein 8, plays a role in the regulation of proteolysis. The gene may be involved in neurodegeneration and allergic respiratory diseases.

**Synonyms:** - A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase Domain 8 Gene - ADAM Metallopeptidase Domain 8 wt Allele - CD156 - Human Leukocyte Differentiation Antigen Gene - MGC134985 - MS2