NCIt definition : Human DCTN1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 2p13 and is approximately
31 kb in length. This allele, which encodes dynactin subunit 1 protein, plays a role
in the regulation of dynein-dependent transport. Mutation of the gene is associated
with Perry syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and distal hereditary motor neuronopathy
type VIIB (HMN7B).;
NCIt note : A fusion involving the DCTN1 gene and the ALK gene may be associated with inflammatory
myofibroblastic tumor and spitzoid neoplasms. (COSMIC);