BLVRA wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human BLVRA wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7p13 and is approximately 49 kb in length. This allele, which encodes biliverdin reductase A protein, plays a role in protoheme degradation. Truncation mutations in the gene are associated with hyperbiliverdinemia.

**Synonyms:** - BLVR - BVR - BVRA - Biliverdin Reductase A wt Allele