SS18/SSX4 Fusion Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A fusion gene (~2.9 kb) that results from a chromosomal translocation t(X;18)(p11.2;q11.2) which fuses exon 10 of the SS18 gene to exon 6 of the SSX4 gene. This fusion is associated with synovial sarcoma.

**Synonyms:** - SS18-SSX4 Fusion Gene - SS18::SSX4 Fusion Gene - SSX4/SYT Fusion Gene - SSXT/SSX4 Fusion Gene - SYT-SSX4 Fusion Gene - SYT/SSX4 Fusion Gene