HMGCR wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HMGCR wild-type allele is located within 5q13.3-q14 and is approximately 25 kb in length. This allele, which encodes 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase protein, plays a role in the regulation of cholesterol biosynthesis.

**Synonyms:** - 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl CoA Reductase (NADPH) Gene - 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A Reductase wt Allele - Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Gene - LDLCQ3