HEXB wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HEXB wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5q13.3 and is approximately 83 kb in length. This allele, which encodes beta-hexosaminidase subunit beta protein, is involved in the hydrolysis of neutral glycans. Mutations in the gene are associated with Sandhoff disease.

**Synonyms:** - ENC-1AS - HCC7 - HEL-248 - HEL-S-111 - Hexosaminidase B (Beta Polypeptide) Gene - Hexosaminidase B Gene - Hexosaminidase Subunit Beta wt Allele