NCIt definition : Human AMACR wild-type allele is located within 5p13.2-q11.1 and is approximately 21
kb in length. This allele, which encodes alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase protein, is
involved in the racemization of 2-methyl-branched fatty acid CoA esters. Certain allelic
variants of the AMACR gene are associated with cancer risk.;