ETV6/JAK2 Fusion Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A fusion gene that results from a chromosomal translocation t(9;12)(p24;p13) which fuses the 5' half of the ETV6 gene to the 3' portion of the JAK2 gene. This fusion is associated with acute myeloid and lymphoid leukemias.

**Synonyms:** - ETV6-JAK2 Fusion Gene - ETV6::JAK2 Fusion Gene - JAK2/ETV6 Fusion Gene - TEL-JAK2 Fusion Gene - TEL/JAK2 Fusion Gene