CYP4V2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human CYP4V2 wild-type allele is located within 4q35.1-q35.2 and is approximately 22 kb in length. This allele, which encodes cytochrome P450 4V2 protein, plays a role in the metabolism of saturated fatty acids. Mutation of the gene is associated with Bietti crystalline corneoretinal dystrophy.

**Synonyms:** - BCD - CYP4AH1 - Cytochrome P450 Family 4 Subfamily V Member 2 wt Allele - Cytochrome P450, Family 4, Subfamily V, Polypeptide 2 Gene