SPARC wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SPARC wild-type allele is located within 5q31.3-q32 and is approximately 26 kb in length. This allele, which encodes SPARC protein, plays a role in cell morphology, cell cycle progression, calcium binding and deposition and extracellular matrix synthesis.

**Synonyms:** - Cysteine-Rich Protein Gene - ON - Osteonectin Gene - Secreted Protein, Acidic, Cysteine-Rich (Osteonectin) wt Allele