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Fusion transcript

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Fusion transcript is a chimeric RNA encoded by a fusion gene[1] or by two different genes by subsequent trans-splicing.[2][3] Certain fusion transcripts are commonly produced by cancer cells, and detection fusion transcripts is part of routine diagnostics of certain caner types.


References

  1. ^ The impact of translocations and gene fusions on cancer causation, 2007 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  2. ^ A neoplastic gene fusion mimics trans-splicing of RNAs in normal human cells, 2008 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  3. ^ SLC45A3-ELK4 is a novel and frequent erythroblast transformation-specific fusion transcript in prostate cancer, 2009 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
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