GUSB wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human GUSB wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7q11.21 and is approximately 22 kb in length. This allele, which encodes beta-glucuronidase protein, plays a role in the metabolism of glycosaminoglycans. Mutation of the gene is associated with mucopolysaccharidosis VII.

**Synonyms:** - BG - GUS - Glucuronidase Beta wt Allele - Glucuronidase, Beta Gene - MPS7