SLPI wt Allele

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SLPI wt Allele Definition

Human SLPI wild-type allele is located within 20q12 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes antileukoproteinase 1 protein, plays a role in the protection of epithelial tissues from degradation by serine proteases. The SLPI gene is overexpressed in certain types of cancer such as non-small cell lung carcinomas and ovarian carcinomas.

SLPI wt Allele Synonyms

SLPI wt Allele, ALK1, ALP, BLPI, HUSI, HUSI-I, SLPIa, Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor (Antileukoproteinase) wt Allele

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