NCIt definition : Human ATXN2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q24.1 and is approximately
147 kb in length. This allele, which encodes ataxin-2 protein, is involved in the
regulation of endocytosis of the epidermal growth factor receptor. Mutation of the
gene is associated with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, susceptibility to amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis 13 and increased susceptibility for late-onset Parkinson disease.;