Oncogene B-LYM

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A transforming gene activated in certain human B lymphoid tumors, B-lym was originally detected by transfection of NIH 3T3 cells with DNA from Burkitt lymphomas. B-lym contains regions of similarity to the amino terminal region of transferrins.

**Synonyms:** - B-Lymphoma Associated Oncogene - BLYM