NCIt definition : Human IL1RN wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q14.2 and is approximately
27 kb in length. This allele, which encodes interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein,
plays a role in the regulation of interleukin-1-mediated signal transduction. Mutation
or polymorphism of the gene is associated with susceptibility to microvascular complications
of diabetes type 4, interleukin 1 receptor antagonist deficiency, increased risk of
osteoporotic fractures and gastric cancer;