SPP1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SPP1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 4q22.1 and is approximately 8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes osteopontin protein, plays a role in the modulation of both intercellular communication and matrix mineralization. Aberrant expression may be associated with many cancers.

**Synonyms:** - BNSP - BSPI - Bone Sialoprotein I Gene - ETA-1 - Early T-Lymphocyte Activation 1 Gene - MGC110940 - OPN - Osteopontin Gene - PSEC0156 - Secreted Phosphoprotein 1 wt Allele