NCIt definition : Human SQSTM1 wild-type allele is located 5q35 and is approximately 32 kb in length.
This allele, which encodes sequestosome-1 protein, plays a role in signal transduction.
Mutation of the gene is associated with Paget disease of bone.;
NCIt note : A chromosomal translocation t(2;5)(p23;q35) that fuses this gene and the ALK gene
is associated with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. (Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics
in Oncology and Haematology);