HBG2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HBG2 wt allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 393 kb in length. This allele, which encodes hemoglobin subunit gamma-2 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:** - FLJ76540 - HBG-T1 - Hemoglobin Gamma G Gene - Hemoglobin Subunit Gamma 2 wt Allele - Hemoglobin, Gamma G Gene - Hemoglobin--Gamma Locus, 136 Glycine Gene - TNCY