ATIC/ALK Fusion Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A fusion gene that results from a chromosomal inversion inv(2)(p23q35) which fuses the first 7 exons of the ATIC gene with exon 20 of the ALK gene. This rearrangement is associated with rare cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

**Synonyms:** - ATIC-ALK Fusion Gene - ATIC::ALK Fusion Gene