NR1H3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human NR1H3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p11.2 and is approximately 21 kb in length. This allele, which encodes oxysterols receptor LXR-alpha protein, plays a role in both cholesterol homeostasis and the expression of retinoid-responsive genes.

**Synonyms:** - LX Receptor, Alpha Gene - LXR-a - LXRA - Liver X Receptor, Alpha Gene - Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 1 Group H Member 3 wt Allele - Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 1, Group H, Member 3 Gene - RLD-1