MSI2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human MSI2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17q22 and is approximately 423 kb in length. This allele, which encodes RNA-binding protein Musashi homolog 2 group, plays a role in the regulation of translation. Translocations involving the gene, including t(7;17)(p15;q23) with HOXA9 and t(7;17)(q32-34;q23) with an unknown partner, are associated with the accelerated phase of chronic myeloid leukemia accelerated phase.

**Synonyms:** - FLJ36569 - MGC3245 - MSI2H - Musashi Homolog 2 (Drosophila) Gene - Musashi Homolog 2 Gene - Musashi RNA Binding Protein 2 wt Allele