NCIt synonyms : ZIP6; Solute Carrier Family 39 (Metal Ion Transporter), Member 6 Gene; LIV-1 Protein, Estrogen Regulated Gene; LIV1; Solute Carrier Family 39 (Zinc Transporter), Member 6 wt Allele; LIV-1;
NCIt definition : Human SLC39A6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 18q12.2 and is approximately
21 kb in length. This allele, which encodes zinc transporter ZIP6 protein, is involved
in the transport of zinc ions. Aberrant expression of the gene is associated with
luminal A breast cancer.;