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Introduction
The KIAA1551 gene in homo sapiens is a novel gene with a function not yet well understood in the scientific community. KIAA1551 is broadly expressed in the lymph nodes, ovaries, appendix and spleen. Alternative names for this gene include GET, UTA2-1 and C12orf35. KIAA1551 is located on chromosome 12, and maps to 12p11.21. Possible functions for this gene includes activity in the development of the urogenital system. KIAA1551 also shows characteristics of being a minor histocompatibility antigen, as well as tumor suppressor capabilities.

Gene Expression
A study of normal human tissue expression profiling shows that KIAA1551 is highly expressed in the thymus, spleen, bone marrow and liver. This is interesting as it relates to common organs associated with the Immune system.

Gene tissue expression patterns found through the National Center for Biotechnology Information UniGene EST Profile showed that there was also high expression of KIAA1551 in the lymph nodes, uterus, mouth, thyroid, larynx and blood.