NCIt definition : Human TMPRSS6 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 22q12.3 and is approximately
45 kb in length. This allele, which encodes transmembrane protease serine 6 protein,
plays a role in processing hemojuvelin, type I collagen, fibronectin and fibrinogen.
Mutation of the gene is associated with iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia.;