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Gene information for EWSR1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2130
Official gene symbolEWSR1
Full nameEwing sarcoma breakpoint region 1
Aliases,EWS,bK984G1.4,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a multifunctional protein that is involved in various cellular processes, including gene expression, cell signaling, and RNA processing and transport. The protein includes an N-terminal transcriptional activation domain and a C-terminal RNA-binding domain. Chromosomal translocations between this gene and various genes encoding transcription factors result in the production of chimeric proteins that are involved in tumorigenesis. These chimeric proteins usually consist of the N-terminal transcriptional activation domain of this protein fused to the C-terminal DNA-binding domain of the transcription factor protein. Mutations in this gene, specifically a t(11;22)(q24;q12) translocation, are known to cause Ewing sarcoma as well as neuroectodermal and various other tumors. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. Related pseudogenes have been identified on chromosomes 1 and 14. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 22   Locus: 22q12.2
Gene position29663998 - 29696515  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size32518 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID133450