NCIt synonyms : ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family G (WHITE), Member 8 Gene; Sterolin 2 Gene; STSL1; ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family G (WHITE), Member 8 (Sterolin 2) Gene; STSL; Gallbladder Disease 4 Gene; ATP-Binding Cassette, Subfamily G, Member 8 Gene; ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily G Member 8 wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human ABCG8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2p21 and is approximately
51 kb in length. This allele, which encodes ATP-binding cassette sub-family G member
8 protein, plays a role in the absorption and excretion of sterols. Mutations in the
gene are associated with sitosterolemia 1.;