PLAU wt Allele

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PLAU wt Allele Definition

Human PLAU wild-type allele is located within 10q24 and is approximately 6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes urokinase-type plasminogen activator protein, plays a role in the degradation of the extracellular matrix via activation of plasminogen. Overexpression of the PLAU gene is associated with cancer progression.

PLAU wt Allele Synonyms

PLAU wt Allele, Plasminogen Activator, Urokinase wt Allele, UPA, URK

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