NCIt definition : Human UMOD wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16p12.3 and is approximately
23 kb in length. This allele, which encodes uromodulin protein, is involved in collecting
duct development, glomerular filtration, cytokine-mediated inflammation, uropathogen
aggregation and colloid osmotic pressure. Mutations in the gene are associated with
autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease 1.;