NCIt synonyms : Glycoprotein IX, Platelet Gene; GPIX; Glycoprotein IX Platelet wt Allele; CD42a; Glycoprotein IX (Platelet) Gene;
NCIt definition : Human GP9 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q21.3 and is approximately
7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes platelet glycoprotein IX protein, is involved
in the regulation of platelet aggregation. Mutation of the gene is associated with
Bernard-Soulier syndrome type C.;