HBG1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HBG1 wt allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 2 kb in length. This allele, which encodes hemoglobin subunit gamma-1 protein, plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the fetal and neonatal body. Mutations in this gene may be associated with beta-thalassemia.

**Synonyms:** - HBGA - HBGR - HSGGL1 - Hemoglobin Gamma A Gene - Hemoglobin Subunit Gamma 2 wt Allele - PRO2979