NCIt definition : Human CTHRC1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8q22.3 and is approximately
11 kb in length. This allele, which encodes collagen triple helix repeat-containing
protein 1, plays a role in the cellular response to arterial injury through involvement
in vascular remodeling. Mutations in this gene are associated with Barrett esophagus/esophageal
adenocarcinoma.;