FTCD wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human FTCD wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 21q22.3 and is approximately 19 kb in length. This allele, which encodes formimidoyltransferase-cyclodeaminase protein, is involved in the metabolism of folate and certain amino acids. Mutations in the gene are associated with the inborn error of folate metabolism, glutamate formiminotransferase deficiency.

**Synonyms:** - Cytosolic 62-kD Liver Antigen Gene - Formimidoyltransferase Cyclodeaminase wt Allele - LC1 - LCHC1