NCIt definition : Human UGT1A1*6 allele is located in the vicinity of 2q37 and is approximately 13 kb
in length. This allele, which encodes UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-1*6 protein, plays
a role in the transformation of small lipophilic molecules into water-soluble metabolites.
Homozygous expression of the UGT1A1*6 allele is associated with decreased enzymatic
activity and Gilbert syndrome, neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and intermittent unconjugated
hyperbilirubinemia.;
NCIt note : UGT1A1*6 encodes a change in the amino acid residue at position 71 in the UDP-glucuronosyltransferase
1-1 protein where glycine has been replaced by aspartic acid. (NP_000454.1:p.Gly71Arg);