NCIt synonyms : IMP-2; VICKZ2; IMP2; Insulin Like Growth Factor 2 mRNA Binding Protein 2 wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human IGF2BP2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q27.2 and is approximately
182 kb in length. This allele, which encodes insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding
protein 2, is involved in transport and stabilization of mRNA. Variation in the gene
is associated with susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus.;