ARSA wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ARSA wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 22q13.33 and is approximately 3 kb in length. This allele, which encodes arylsulfatase A protein, plays a role in the catabolism of cerebroside sulfate. Mutation of the gene is associated with leukodystrophy metachromatic.

**Synonyms:** - Arylsulfatase A wt Allele - MLD - Metachromatic Leucodystrophy Gene - Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Gene