FAH wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human FAH wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 15q25.1 and is approximately 34 kb in length. This allele, which encodes fumarylacetoacetase protein, plays a role in tyrosine degradation. Mutation of the gene is associated with tyrosinemia type 1.

**Synonyms:** - Fumarylacetoacetate Hydrolase (Fumarylacetoacetase) Gene - Fumarylacetoacetate Hydrolase wt Allele