NCIt definition : Human SORT1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p13.3 and is approximately
88 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sortilin protein, plays a role in protein
trafficking and neuroactive peptide-dependent signaling. The minor allele for a noncoding
polymorphism in the promoter for this gene creates a CCAAT/enhancer binding protein
transcription factor binding site and may result in increased hepatic expression of
the encoded protein, decreased circulating cholesterol and decreased risk for myocardial
infarction.;