NCIt definition : Human SIAE wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11q24 and is approximately
38 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sialate O-acetylesterase protein, is involved
in the modification of sialic acid.;
NCIt note : Mutation of the SIAE gene may be associated with autoimmune diseases including Crohn's
disease, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and multiple
sclerosis.;