NCIt definition : Human HBA1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16p13.3 and is approximately
1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes hemoglobin subunit alpha protein, plays
a role in the regulation of vascular oxygen transport. Mutation or deletion of the
gene is associated with alpha-thalassemia.;
NCIt note : The sequence of the coding region of the human HBA1 gene is identical to that of the
human HBA2 gene. (Entrez Gene);