HBB wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HBB wt allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 4 kb in length. This allele, which encodes hemoglobin subunit beta protein, plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the body. Mutations in this gene are associated with beta-thalassemia.

**Synonyms:** - B-Globin Gene - Beta-Globin Gene - CD113t-C - ECYT6 - Hemoglobin Beta wt Allele - Hemoglobin, Beta Gene - Hemoglobin--Beta Locus - Hemoglobin-Beta Locus