CTSA wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CTSA wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 20q13.12 and is approximately 9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes lysosomal protective protein, plays a role in the activity of the lysosomal multienzyme complex. Mutation of the gene is associated with galactosialidosis.

**Synonyms:** - Beta-Galactosidase 2 Gene - CATHA - Cathepsin A wt Allele - GLB2 - GSL - NGBE - PPCA - PPGB - Protective Protein for Beta-Galactosidase (Galactosialidosis) Gene - Protective Protein/Cathepsin A Gene