APOA2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human APOA2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1q23.3 and is approximately 1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes apolipoprotein A-II protein, plays a role in high density lipoprotein-dependent cholesterol transport and metabolism. Mutation of the gene is associated with apolipoprotein A-II deficiency or hypercholesterolemia.

**Synonyms:** - Apo-AII - ApoA-II - ApoAII - Apolipoprotein A2 wt Allele