TH wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human TH wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes tyrosine 3-monooxygenase protein, is involved in tyrosine metabolism. Mutation of the gene is associated with autosomal recessive Segawa syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - DYT14 - DYT5b - Dystonia 14 Gene - TYH - Tyrosine Hydroxylase wt Allele