TSPO wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human TSPO wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 22q13.3 and is approximately 12 kb in length. This allele, which encodes both translocator protein and putative peripheral benzodiazepine receptor-related protein, plays a role in the transport of cholesterol across mitochondrial membranes.

**Synonyms:** - BPBS - BZRP - Benzodiazepine Receptor (Peripheral) Gene - Benzodiazepine Receptor, Peripheral Gene - DBI - IBP - MBR - MDRC - PBR - PBRS - PBS - PKBS - PTBR - Pk18 - Translocator Protein (18kDa) wt Allele - Translocator Protein, 18-kD Gene