EML4/ALK Fusion Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A fusion protein encoded by the EML4/ALK fusion gene. This protein is comprised of the N-terminal portion of the echinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like 4 fused to the C-terminus of the ALK tyrosine kinase receptor protein including the entire cytoplasmic portion with the tyrosine kinase domain.

**Synonyms:** - EML4-ALK Fusion Protein - EML4::ALK Fusion Protein - Echinoderm Microtubule-Associated Protein-Like 4/ALK Tyrosine Kinase Receptor Fusion Protein