AHR wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human AHR wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7p15 and is approximately 48 kb in length. This allele, which encodes aryl hydrocarbon receptor protein, plays a role in both the mediation of the biochemical and toxic effects of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons and the regulation of the cell cycle.

**Synonyms:** - AHR - Ah Receptor Gene - Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor wt Allele - BHLHE76 - bHLHe76