TFG/ALK Extra Long Form Fusion Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A fusion gene (~2.6 kb) that results from a chromosomal translocation t(2;3)(p23;q21) which fuses the 5' half of the TFG gene to the last 10 exons of the ALK gene. This rearrangement is associated with anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

**Synonyms:** - TFG-ALK XL - TFG-ALK(XL) - TFG::ALK Extra Long Form Fusion Gene - TRK-Fused Gene/Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Kinase Extra Long Form