NCIt definition : Human STRA6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 15q24.1 and is approximately
33 kb in length. This allele, which encodes stimulated by retinoic acid gene 6 protein
homolog, plays a role in both retinol metabolism and organ development. Mutation of
the gene is associated with both syndromic microphthalmia type 9 and isolated colobomatous
microphthalmia.;