EML4/ALK Fusion Gene Variant 2

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A fusion gene (~4.7 kb) that results from a chromosomal inversion inv(2)(p21p23) which fuses exon 20 of the EML4 gene with exons 20-29 of the ALK gene. This fusion is associated with non-small cell lung cancer.

**Synonyms:** - EML4-ALK Fusion Gene Variant 2 - EML4-ALK Variant 2 Fusion Gene - EML4::ALK Fusion Gene Variant 2 - Transforming Fusion Gene EML4-ALK Variant 2