DAO wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human DAO wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q24 and is approximately 42 kb in length. This allele, which encodes D-amino-acid oxidase protein, plays a role in amino acid modification. Mutation of the gene is associated with schizophrenia and may be associated with familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

**Synonyms:** - D-Amino-Acid Oxidase wt Allele - DAAO - DAMOX - OXDA