NCIt definition : Human EPCAM wild-type allele is located within 2p21 and is approximately 18 kb in
length. This allele, which encodes epithelial cell adhesion molecule protein, is involved
in calcium-independent cellular adhesion.;
NCIt note : TACSTD1 may be involved in preventing excessive inflammatory responses in regions,
such as intestine, with high antigen exposure. The antigen produced by TACSTD1 is
being used as a target for immunotherapy treatment of human carcinomas.;