CYP1B1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CYP1B1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2p22.2 and is approximately 43 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cytochrome P450 1B1 protein, is involved in both the development of the eye and the metabolism of xenobiotics and steroids. Mutation of the gene is associated with primary congenital glaucoma type 3A, primary open angle glaucoma and Peters anomaly.

**Synonyms:** - CP1B - CYPIB1 - Cytochrome P450, Family 1, Subfamily B, Polypeptide 1 wt Allele - Cytochrome P450, Subfamily I (Dioxin-Inducible), Polypeptide 1 (Glaucoma 3, Primary Infantile) Gene - GLC3A - P4501B1