NCIt synonyms : PSEC0156; MGC110940; Bone Sialoprotein I Gene; Osteopontin Gene; Secreted Phosphoprotein 1 wt Allele; Early T-Lymphocyte Activation 1 Gene; OPN; BSPI; BNSP; ETA-1;
NCIt definition : Human SPP1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 4q22.1 and is approximately
8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes osteopontin protein, plays a role in the
modulation of both intercellular communication and matrix mineralization. Aberrant
expression may be associated with many cancers.;