NCIt definition : Human MTDH wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8q22.1 and is approximately
86 kb in length. This allele, which encodes protein LYRIC, plays a role in transcriptional
regulation, promotion of tumor cell anchorage-independent growth and metastasis. Aberrant
expression is associated with prostate cancer and hepatocellular carcinomas. Genetic
variation may be associated with migraine.;