IGF2BP2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human IGF2BP2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q27.2 and is approximately 182 kb in length. This allele, which encodes insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 2, is involved in transport and stabilization of mRNA. Variation in the gene is associated with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus.

**Synonyms:** - IMP-2 - IMP2 - Insulin Like Growth Factor 2 mRNA Binding Protein 2 wt Allele - VICKZ2