UGT1A Locus

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human UGT1A gene locus is located in the vicinity of 2q37 and is approximately 188 kb in length. This locus includes nine protein-encoding genes and four pseudogenes. The protein-encoding genes are involved in glucuronidation of toxins, drugs and xenobiotics.

**Synonyms:** - GNT1 - UDP Glucuronosyltransferase 1 Family, Polypeptide A Cluster - UDP Glucuronosyltransferase 1 Family, Polypeptide A Complex Locus - UDP Glucuronosyltransferase Family 1 Member A Complex Locus - UDP Glycosyltransferase 1 Family, Polypeptide A Cluster - UGT - UGT1 - UGT1A - UGT1A - Uridine Phosphate Glycosyltransferase Family 1 Member A Locus