ARSB wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ARSB wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5q14.1 and is approximately 209 kb in length. This allele, which encodes arylsulfatase B protein, is involved in chondroitin-4-sulfate degradation. Mutations in the gene are associated with mucopolysaccharidosis type VI (Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome).

**Synonyms:** - ASB - Arylsulfatase B wt Allele - G4S - MPS6