PEX2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human PEX2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8q21.13 and is approximately 21 kb in length. This allele, which encodes peroxisome biogenesis factor 2 protein, is involved in the transport of peroxisomal targeting signal 1 receptor (PEX5) to the cytoplasm. Mutations in the gene are associated with peroxisomal biogenesis disorder types 5A and 5B.

**Synonyms:** - PAF1 - PBD5A - PBD5B - PMP3 - PMP35 - PXMP3 - Peroxin 2 Gene - Peroxisomal Biogenesis Factor 2 wt Allele - Peroxisomal Membrane Protein 3 (35kD, Zellweger Syndrome) Gene - Peroxisomal Membrane Protein 3, 35kDa Gene - Peroxisomal Membrane Protein, 35-kD Gene - Peroxisome Biogenesis Factor 2 Gene - RNF72 - ZWS3 - Zellweger Syndrome Gene