NCIt definition : Human BCKDHB wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 6q14.1 and is approximately
360 kb in length. This allele, which encodes 2-oxoisovalerate dehydrogenase subunit
beta, mitochondrial protein, plays a role in the decarboxylation of alpha-ketoacids.
Mutation of the gene is associated with maple syrup urine disease 1B.;