LYZ wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human LYZ wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q15 and is approximately 6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes lysozyme C protein, plays a role in antimicrobial activity. Missense mutations in this gene are associated with hereditary renal amyloidosis.

**Synonyms:** - LYZF1 - LZM - Lysozyme (Renal Amyloidosis) Gene - Lysozyme wt Allele - Renal Amyloidosis Gene