PEX1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PEX1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7q21.2 and is approximately 42 kb in length. This allele, which encodes peroxisomal ATPase PEX1 protein, is involved in the formation and functionality of the peroxisome. Mutations in the gene are associated with Heimler syndrome 1 and peroxisome biogenesis disorder types 1A and 1B.

**Synonyms:** - HMLR1 - PBD1A - PBD1B - Peroxin 1 Gene - Peroxisomal Biogenesis Factor 1 wt Allele - Peroxisome Biogenesis Factor 1 Gene - ZWS - ZWS1 - Zellweger Syndrome 1 Gene - Zellweger Syndrome Gene