NCIt definition : Human FAS wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 10q24.1 and is approximately
26 kb in length. This allele, which encodes tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily
member 6 protein, plays a role in the initiation of the caspase processing cascade
that leads to programmed cell death. Mutations in the gene are related to autoimmune
lymphoproliferative syndrome type 1A, burn scar-related squamous cell carcinoma and
lung cancer susceptibility.;
NCIt note : The FAS gene is expressed as six isoforms that are produced by alternative splicing.
One isoform has a transmembrane domain and the other five are secreted isoforms. (SwissProt);