NCIt definition : Human DBT wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p21.2 and is approximately
63 kb in length. This allele, which encodes lipoamide acyltransferase component of
branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex, mitochondrial protein, plays
a role in branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase activity. Mutations in the
gene are associated with maple syrup urine disease 2.;