NCIt definition : Human PEX16 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p11.2 and is approximately
9 kb in length. This allele, which encodes peroxisomal membrane protein PEX16 protein,
plays a role in peroxisome biogenesis. Mutation of the gene is associated with peroxisomal
biogenesis disorder types 8A and 8B.;