NCIt definition : Human CDH17 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8q22.1 and is approximately
90 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cadherin-17 protein, plays a role in cell-cell
adhesion and peptide transport. Mutations in the gene may be associated with melanoma.;
NCIt note : The CDH17 gene is primarily expresed in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreatic
duct.;