HFE wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HFE wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 6p21.3 and is approximately 11 kb in length. This allele, which encodes hereditary hemochromatosis protein, is involved in iron homeostasis. Mutation of the gene is associated with hemochromatosis and microvascular complications of diabetes 7.

**Synonyms:** - HFE1 - HH - HLA-H - HLAH - Hemochromatosis wt Allele - High Fe Gene - MVCD7 - TFQTL2