BAX wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human BAX wild-type allele is located within 19q13.33 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes apoptosis regulator BAX protein, plays a role in the regulation of the apoptotic program by varying the permeability of the mitochondrial membrane.

**Synonyms:** - BCL2 Associated X Protein Gene - BCL2 Associated X, Apoptosis Regulator wt Allele - BCL2-Associated X Protein Gene - BCL2L4