RNF213/ALK Fusion Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** A fusion gene that results from a chromosomal translocation t(2;17)(p23;q25) which fuses the first 16 exons of the RNF213 gene with the last ten exons of the ALK gene. This fusion is associated with anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

**Synonyms:** - ALK/ALO17 Fusion Gene - ALK/RNF213 Fusion Gene - ALO17-ALK Fusion Gene - ALO17/ALK Fusion Gene - RNF213-ALK Fusion Gene - RNF213::ALK Fusion Gene