PEX16 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PEX16 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p11.2 and is approximately 9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes peroxisomal membrane protein PEX16 protein, plays a role in peroxisome biogenesis. Mutation of the gene is associated with peroxisomal biogenesis disorder types 8A and 8B.

**Synonyms:** - PBD8A - PBD8B - Peroxin 16 Gene - Peroxisomal Biogenesis Factor 16 wt Allele - Peroxisome Biogenesis Factor 16 Gene