AGPS wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human AGPS wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2q31.2 and is approximately 174 kb in length. This allele, which encodes alkyldihydroxyacetonephosphate synthase, peroxisomal protein, plays a role in the biosynthesis of ether lipids. Mutation of the gene are associated with rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata type 3.

**Synonyms:** - ADAP-S - ADAS - ADHAPS - ADPS - ALDHPSY - Aging-Associated Gene 5 - Alkylglycerone Phosphate Synthase wt Allele - RCDP3