Name

SSAV1 Gene

simian sarcoma-associated virus 1/gibbon ape leukemia virus-related endogenous retroviral element 1

HPV18I1 Gene

human papilloma virus (type 18) integration site 1

HIVEP1 Gene

human immunodeficiency virus type I enhancer binding protein 1

This gene encodes a transcription factor belonging to the ZAS family, members of which are large proteins that contain a ZAS domain - a modular protein structure consisting of a pair of C2H2 zinc fingers with an acidic-rich region and a serine/threonine-rich sequence. These proteins bind specifically to the DNA sequence motif, GGGACTTTCC, found in the enhancer elements of several viral promoters, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and to related sequences found in the enhancer elements of a number of cellular promoters. This protein binds to this sequence motif, suggesting a role in the transcriptional regulation of both viral and cellular genes. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

HIVEP2 Gene

human immunodeficiency virus type I enhancer binding protein 2

This gene encodes a member of a family of closely related, large, zinc finger-containing transcription factors. The encoded protein regulates transcription by binding to regulatory regions of various cellular and viral genes that maybe involved in growth, development and metastasis. The protein contains the ZAS domain comprised of two widely separated regions of zinc finger motifs, a stretch of highly acidic amino acids and a serine/threonine-rich sequence. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]

HIVEP3 Gene

human immunodeficiency virus type I enhancer binding protein 3

This gene encodes a member of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 enhancer-binding protein family. Members of this protein family contain multiple zinc finger and acid-rich (ZAS) domains and serine-threonine rich regions. This protein acts as a transcription factor and is able to regulate nuclear factor kappaB-mediated transcription by binding the kappaB motif in target genes. This protein also binds the recombination signal sequence that flanks the V, D, and J regions of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptors. Alternate splicing results in both coding and non-coding transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]

FLVCR2 Gene

feline leukemia virus subgroup C cellular receptor family, member 2

This gene encodes a member of the major facilitator superfamily. The encoded transmembrane protein is a calcium transporter. Unlike the related protein feline leukemia virus subgroup C receptor 1, the protein encoded by this locus does not bind to feline leukemia virus subgroup C envelope protein. The encoded protein may play a role in development of brain vascular endothelial cells, as mutations at this locus have been associated with proliferative vasculopathy and hydranencephaly-hydrocephaly syndrome. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described.[provided by RefSeq, Aug 2010]

FLVCR1 Gene

feline leukemia virus subgroup C cellular receptor 1

This gene encodes a member of the major facilitator superfamily of transporter proteins. The encoded protein is a heme transporter that may play a critical role in erythropoiesis by protecting developing erythroid cells from heme toxicity. This gene may play a role in posterior column ataxia with retinitis pigmentosa and the hematological disorder Diamond-Blackfan syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2011]

FIM3 Gene

Friend-murine leukemia virus integration site 3 homolog

FIM1 Gene

Friend-murine leukemia virus integration site 1 homolog

MLVI2 Gene

Moloney murine leukemia virus (MoMuLV) integration site 2 homolog

MLVI4 Gene

Moloney leukemia virus integration site 4, mouse, homolog of

ITGAE Gene

integrin, alpha E (antigen CD103, human mucosal lymphocyte antigen 1; alpha polypeptide)

Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. This gene encodes an I-domain-containing alpha integrin that undergoes post-translational cleavage in the extracellular domain, yielding disulfide-linked heavy and light chains. In combination with the beta 7 integrin, this protein forms the E-cadherin binding integrin known as the human mucosal lymphocyte-1 antigen. This protein is preferentially expressed in human intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL), and in addition to a role in adhesion, it may serve as an accessory molecule for IEL activation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

TW Gene

Twirler mouse mutation, human homolog of

BDLN1 Gene

body length, human homolog of mouse body length 1

NEWENTRY Gene

Record to support submission of GeneRIFs for a gene not in Gene (human; man).

HCVS Gene

human coronavirus sensitivity

HPV6AI1 Gene

human papillomavirus (type 6a) integration site 1

HPV18I2 Gene

human papillomavirus (type 18) integration site 2

HHV8S Gene

Human herpesvirus 8, susceptibility to

HPVC1 Gene

human papillomavirus (type 18) E5 central sequence-like 1

MTVR2 Gene

mouse mammary tumor virus receptor homolog 2

LOC100131617 Gene

v-ets avian erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog 2 pseudogene

ERG Gene

v-ets avian erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog

This gene encodes a member of the erythroblast transformation-specific (ETS) family of transcriptions factors. All members of this family are key regulators of embryonic development, cell proliferation, differentiation, angiogenesis, inflammation, and apoptosis. The protein encoded by this gene is mainly expressed in the nucleus. It contains an ETS DNA-binding domain and a PNT (pointed) domain which is implicated in the self-association of chimeric oncoproteins. This protein is required for platelet adhesion to the subendothelium, inducing vascular cell remodeling. It also regulates hematopoesis, and the differentiation and maturation of megakaryocytic cells. This gene is involved in chromosomal translocations, resulting in different fusion gene products, such as TMPSSR2-ERG and NDRG1-ERG in prostate cancer, EWS-ERG in Ewing's sarcoma and FUS-ERG in acute myeloid leukemia. More than two dozens of transcript variants generated from combinatorial usage of three alternative promoters and multiple alternative splicing events have been reported, but the full-length nature of many of these variants has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2014]

CXADRP3 Gene

coxsackie virus and adenovirus receptor pseudogene 3

CRKL Gene

v-crk avian sarcoma virus CT10 oncogene homolog-like

This gene encodes a protein kinase containing SH2 and SH3 (src homology) domains which has been shown to activate the RAS and JUN kinase signaling pathways and transform fibroblasts in a RAS-dependent fashion. It is a substrate of the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, plays a role in fibroblast transformation by BCR-ABL, and may be oncogenic.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2009]

HVBS7 Gene

hepatitis B virus integration site 7

HVBS8 Gene

hepatitis B virus integration site 8

CXADR Gene

coxsackie virus and adenovirus receptor

The protein encoded by this gene is a type I membrane receptor for group B coxsackieviruses and subgroup C adenoviruses. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. Pseudogenes of this gene are found on chromosomes 15, 18, and 21. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]

HAVCR1 Gene

hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1

The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane receptor for both human hepatitis A virus (HHAV) and TIMD4. The encoded protein may be involved in the moderation of asthma and allergic diseases. The reference genome represents an allele that retains a MTTVP amino acid segment that confers protection against atopy in HHAV seropositive individuals. The protein is a receptor for multiple other viruses, including Ebola virus, Marburg virus, Dengue virus, and Zika virus and is a possible entry factor for SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2021]

LOC345576 Gene

ubiquitin specific peptidase 7 (herpes virus-associated) pseudogene

LOC100128356 Gene

protein transactivated by hepatitis B virus E antigen

EBVS1 Gene

Epstein Barr virus integration site 1

HAVCR1P2 Gene

hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1 pseudogene 2

ETS2 Gene

v-ets avian erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog 2

This gene encodes a transcription factor which regulates genes involved in development and apoptosis. The encoded protein is also a protooncogene and shown to be involved in regulation of telomerase. A pseudogene of this gene is located on the X chromosome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]

ETS1 Gene

v-ets avian erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog 1

This gene encodes a member of the ETS family of transcription factors, which are defined by the presence of a conserved ETS DNA-binding domain that recognizes the core consensus DNA sequence GGAA/T in target genes. These proteins function either as transcriptional activators or repressors of numerous genes, and are involved in stem cell development, cell senescence and death, and tumorigenesis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]

EBI3 Gene

Epstein-Barr virus induced 3

This gene was identified by its induced expression in B lymphocytes in response Epstein-Barr virus infection. It encodes a secreted glycoprotein belonging to the hematopoietin receptor family, and heterodimerizes with a 28 kDa protein to form interleukin 27 (IL-27). IL-27 regulates T cell and inflammatory responses, in part by activating the Jak/STAT pathway of CD4+ T cells. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2008]

CXADRP2 Gene

coxsackie virus and adenovirus receptor pseudogene 2

CXADRP1 Gene

coxsackie virus and adenovirus receptor pseudogene 1

CRK Gene

v-crk avian sarcoma virus CT10 oncogene homolog

This gene encodes a member of an adapter protein family that binds to several tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins. The product of this gene has several SH2 and SH3 domains (src-homology domains) and is involved in several signaling pathways, recruiting cytoplasmic proteins in the vicinity of tyrosine kinase through SH2-phosphotyrosine interaction. The N-terminal SH2 domain of this protein functions as a positive regulator of transformation whereas the C-terminal SH3 domain functions as a negative regulator of transformation. Two alternative transcripts encoding different isoforms with distinct biological activity have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

CR2 Gene

complement component (3d/Epstein Barr virus) receptor 2

This gene encodes a membrane protein, which functions as a receptor for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) binding on B and T lymphocytes. Genetic variations in this gene are associated with susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus type 9 (SLEB9). Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Sep 2009]

E11S Gene

ECHO virus (serotypes 4, 6, 11, 19) sensitivity

LOC100287357 Gene

coxsackie virus and adenovirus receptor pseudogene

AAVS1 Gene

adeno-associated virus integration site 1

VDI Gene

vesicular stomatitis virus defective interfering particle suppression

HAVCR2 Gene

hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 2

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily, and TIM family of proteins. CD4-positive T helper lymphocytes can be divided into types 1 (Th1) and 2 (Th2) on the basis of their cytokine secretion patterns. Th1 cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity to intracellular pathogens and delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions, whereas, Th2 cells are involved in the control of extracellular helminthic infections and the promotion of atopic and allergic diseases. This protein is a Th1-specific cell surface protein that regulates macrophage activation, and inhibits Th1-mediated auto- and alloimmune responses, and promotes immunological tolerance. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011]

LOC100421061 Gene

hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1 pseudogene

HAVCR1P1 Gene

hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1 pseudogene 1

CXB3S Gene

coxsackie virus B3 sensitivity

BEVI Gene

baboon M7 virus integration site

IVNS1ABP Gene

influenza virus NS1A binding protein

Predicted to enable ubiquitin-like ligase-substrate adaptor activity. Involved in RNA splicing; negative regulation of protein ubiquitination; and response to virus. Located in cytosol. Implicated in immunodeficiency 70. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FAU Gene

Finkel-Biskis-Reilly murine sarcoma virus (FBR-MuSV) ubiquitously expressed

This gene is the cellular homolog of the fox sequence in the Finkel-Biskis-Reilly murine sarcoma virus (FBR-MuSV). It encodes a fusion protein consisting of the ubiquitin-like protein fubi at the N terminus and ribosomal protein S30 at the C terminus. It has been proposed that the fusion protein is post-translationally processed to generate free fubi and free ribosomal protein S30. Fubi is a member of the ubiquitin family, and ribosomal protein S30 belongs to the S30E family of ribosomal proteins. Whereas the function of fubi is currently unknown, ribosomal protein S30 is a component of the 40S subunit of the cytoplasmic ribosome and displays antimicrobial activity. Pseudogenes derived from this gene are present in the genome. Similar to ribosomal protein S30, ribosomal proteins S27a and L40 are synthesized as fusion proteins with ubiquitin. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2014]

USP7 Gene

ubiquitin specific peptidase 7 (herpes virus-associated)

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the peptidase C19 family, which includes ubiquitinyl hydrolases. This protein deubiquitinates target proteins such as p53 (a tumor suppressor protein) and WASH (essential for endosomal protein recycling), and regulates their activities by counteracting the opposing ubiquitin ligase activity of proteins such as HDM2 and TRIM27, involved in the respective process. Mutations in this gene have been implicated in a neurodevelopmental disorder. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016]

LIF Gene

leukemia inhibitory factor

The protein encoded by this gene is a pleiotropic cytokine with roles in several different systems. It is involved in the induction of hematopoietic differentiation in normal and myeloid leukemia cells, induction of neuronal cell differentiation, regulator of mesenchymal to epithelial conversion during kidney development, and may also have a role in immune tolerance at the maternal-fetal interface. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2012]

MLRL Gene

Myeloid leukemia-related gene (myeloid tumor suppressor)

TSL Gene

testis-expressed, seven-twelve, leukemia

LOC100419977 Gene

myeloid leukemia factor 2 pseudogene

MLSM7 Gene

Myelodysplasia and leukemia syndrome with monosomy 7

LYL1 Gene

lymphoblastic leukemia associated hematopoiesis regulator 1

This gene represents a basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor. The encoded protein may play roles in blood vessel maturation and hematopoeisis. A translocation between this locus and the T cell receptor beta locus (GeneID 6957) on chromosome 7 has been associated with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2010]

CLLS1 Gene

Leukemia, chronic lymphocytic, susceptibility to, 1

CLLS5 Gene

Leukemia, chronic lymphocytic susceptiblity to, 5

LALL Gene

Lymphomatous acute lymphoblastic leukemia

LOC402641 Gene

v-ral simian leukemia viral oncogene homolog A (ras related) pseudogene

MLLT10P1 Gene

myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, Drosophila); translocated to, 10 pseudogene 1

CLLS3 Gene

Leukemia, chronic lymphocytic, susceptibility to, 3

ALL2 Gene

Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic, susceptibility to, 2

RALB Gene

v-ral simian leukemia viral oncogene homolog B

This gene encodes a GTP-binding protein that belongs to the small GTPase superfamily and Ras family of proteins. GTP-binding proteins mediate the transmembrane signaling initiated by the occupancy of certain cell surface receptors. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

RALA Gene

v-ral simian leukemia viral oncogene homolog A (ras related)

The product of this gene belongs to the small GTPase superfamily, Ras family of proteins. GTP-binding proteins mediate the transmembrane signaling initiated by the occupancy of certain cell surface receptors. This gene encodes a low molecular mass ras-like GTP-binding protein that shares about 50% similarity with other ras proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

CLLU1OS Gene

chronic lymphocytic leukemia up-regulated 1 opposite strand

DLEU2L Gene

deleted in lymphocytic leukemia 2-like

HLFP1 Gene

hepatic leukemia factor pseudogene 1

CLLU1 Gene

chronic lymphocytic leukemia up-regulated 1

Expression of this gene has been shown to be upregulated in some individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and has been used for prognostic and diagnostic purposes. This gene was originally identified as a human-specific putative protein-coding gene due to the presence of a peptide (PAp00140670, HIIYSTFLSK) that could have supported translation at this locus. This peptide is not present in more recent builds of PeptideAtlas, and the presence of a protein product at this locus has not been independently verified. For this reason, this gene is being represented as non-coding. Sequence comparisons to other primates indicates that no other primate is predicted to contain an open reading frame. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2017]

MLF1 Gene

myeloid leukemia factor 1

This gene encodes an oncoprotein which is thought to play a role in the phenotypic determination of hemopoetic cells. Translocations between this gene and nucleophosmin have been associated with myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2010]

MLF2 Gene

myeloid leukemia factor 2

Predicted to be involved in regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LUNAR1 Gene

leukemia-associated non-coding IGF1R activator RNA 1

This gene is thought to produce a functional long non-coding RNA. It is regulated by Notch and is overexpressed in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The transcript acts as a positive regulator of cell division by promoting expression of the insulin-like growth factor type I receptor (IGF1R) gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2015]

CLLS4 Gene

Leukemia, chronic lymphocytic susceptibility to, 4

LOC642550 Gene

v-ral simian leukemia viral oncogene homolog A (ras related) pseudogene

PML Gene

promyelocytic leukemia

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tripartite motif (TRIM) family. The TRIM motif includes three zinc-binding domains, a RING, a B-box type 1 and a B-box type 2, and a coiled-coil region. This phosphoprotein localizes to nuclear bodies where it functions as a transcription factor and tumor suppressor. Its expression is cell-cycle related and it regulates the p53 response to oncogenic signals. The gene is often involved in the translocation with the retinoic acid receptor alpha gene associated with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Extensive alternative splicing of this gene results in several variations of the protein's central and C-terminal regions; all variants encode the same N-terminus. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LNP1 Gene

leukemia NUP98 fusion partner 1

MLLT10 Gene

myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, Drosophila); translocated to, 10

This gene encodes a transcription factor and has been identified as a partner gene involved in several chromosomal rearrangements resulting in various leukemias. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2010]

MLLT11 Gene

myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, Drosophila); translocated to, 11

The gene variously symbolized ALL1, HRX, or MLL located on 11q23 has been demonstrated to be fused with a number of translocation partners in cases of leukemia. t(1;11)(q21;q23) translocations that fused the MLL gene to a gene on chromosomal band 1q21 in 2 infants with acute myelomonocytic leukemia have been demonstrated. The N-terminal portion of the MLL gene is critical for leukemogenesis in translocations involving band 11q23. This gene encodes 90 amino acids. It was found to be highly expressed in the thymus but not in peripheral lymphoid tissues. In contrast to its restricted distribution in normal hematopoietic tissue, this gene was expressed in all leukemic cell lines tested. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

HLF Gene

hepatic leukemia factor

This gene encodes a member of the proline and acidic-rich (PAR) protein family, a subset of the bZIP transcription factors. The encoded protein forms homodimers or heterodimers with other PAR family members and binds sequence-specific promoter elements to activate transcription. Chromosomal translocations fusing portions of this gene with the E2A gene cause a subset of childhood B-lineage acute lymphoid leukemias. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described, but their biological validity has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

MLLT4 Gene

myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, Drosophila); translocated to, 4

This gene encodes a multi-domain protein involved in signaling and organization of cell junctions during embryogenesis. It has also been identified as the fusion partner of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL-1) gene, involved in acute myeloid leukemias with t(6;11)(q27;q23) translocation. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described for this gene, however, not all have been fully characterized.[provided by RefSeq, May 2011]

MLLT6 Gene

myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, Drosophila); translocated to, 6

Enables histone binding activity and nucleosome binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including renal potassium excretion; renal sodium excretion; and renal water absorption. Predicted to be active in nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MLLT1 Gene

myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, Drosophila); translocated to, 1

Predicted to enable chromatin binding activity and lysine-acetylated histone binding activity. Predicted to be involved in positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Predicted to act upstream of or within negative regulation of protein kinase activity. Located in cytosol; fibrillar center; and nucleoplasm. Part of transcription elongation factor complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MLLT3 Gene

myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (trithorax homolog, Drosophila); translocated to, 3

Enables chromatin binding activity; lysine-acetylated histone binding activity; and molecular adaptor activity. Involved in several processes, including hematopoietic stem cell differentiation; positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription; and regulation of stem cell division. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway and positive regulation of Wnt signaling pathway, planar cell polarity pathway. Located in cytosol and nucleoplasm. Part of transcription elongation factor complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

TFPT Gene

TCF3 (E2A) fusion partner (in childhood Leukemia)

Predicted to enable DNA binding activity. Involved in several processes, including apoptotic signaling pathway; chromatin remodeling; and regulation of nucleobase-containing compound metabolic process. Located in nucleoplasm. Part of Ino80 complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ALL1 Gene

Leukemia, acute lymphocytic, susceptibility to, 1

BAALC Gene

brain and acute leukemia, cytoplasmic

This gene was identified by gene expression studies in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The gene is conserved among mammals and is not found in lower organisms. Tissues that express this gene develop from the neuroectoderm. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode different proteins have been described for this gene; however, some of the transcript variants are found only in AML cell lines. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

AMLCR2 Gene

acute myeloid leukemia chromosome region 2

LIFR Gene

leukemia inhibitory factor receptor alpha

This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the type I cytokine receptor family. This protein combines with a high-affinity converter subunit, gp130, to form a receptor complex that mediates the action of the leukemia inhibitory factor, a polyfunctional cytokine that is involved in cellular differentiation, proliferation and survival in the adult and the embryo. Mutations in this gene cause Schwartz-Jampel syndrome type 2, a disease belonging to the group of the bent-bone dysplasias. A translocation that involves the promoter of this gene, t(5;8)(p13;q12) with the pleiomorphic adenoma gene 1, is associated with salivary gland pleiomorphic adenoma, a common type of benign epithelial tumor of the salivary gland. Multiple splice variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2018]

DLEU2 Gene

deleted in lymphocytic leukemia 2 (non-protein coding)

This locus represents a microRNA host gene and also produces long alternatively spliced non-coding RNAs. This genome region was observed to be deleted or epigenetically suppressed in leukemia, and was implicated as a negative regulator of cell proliferation. However, an alternative transcript produced at this locus was also found to promote progression through the cell cycle via angiotensin I converting enzyme 2 and cyclin D1. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2017]

DLEU1 Gene

deleted in lymphocytic leukemia 1 (non-protein coding)

DLEU7 Gene

deleted in lymphocytic leukemia, 7

MKL1 Gene

megakaryoblastic leukemia (translocation) 1

The protein encoded by this gene interacts with the transcription factor myocardin, a key regulator of smooth muscle cell differentiation. The encoded protein is predominantly nuclear and may help transduce signals from the cytoskeleton to the nucleus. This gene is involved in a specific translocation event that creates a fusion of this gene and the RNA-binding motif protein-15 gene. This translocation has been associated with acute megakaryocytic leukemia. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2013]