GNPAT wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human GNPAT wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1q42.2 and is approximately 37 kb in length. This allele, which encodes dihydroxyacetone phosphate acyltransferase protein, plays a role in the biosynthesis of plasmalogens in the peroxisome. Mutations in the gene are associated with rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata 2.

**Synonyms:** - DAP-AT - DAPAT - DHAPAT - Glyceronephosphate O-Acyltransferase wt Allele - RCDP2