LDHB wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human LDHB wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12p12.1 and is approximately 123 kb in length. This allele, which encodes L-lactate dehydrogenase B chain, plays a role in the metabolism of L-lactate and pyruvate in the mitochondrion. Mutation of the gene is associated with lactate dehydrogenase B deficiency.

**Synonyms:** - HEL-S-281 - LDH, Heart Gene - LDH-B - LDH-H - LDHBD - Lactate Dehydrogenase B wt Allele - Lactate Dehydrogenase H Chain Gene - TRG-5