NCIt synonyms : Bicaudal D Homolog 2 (Drosophila) Gene; SMALED2; bA526D8.1; SMALED2A; SMALED2B; BICD Cargo Adaptor 2 wt Allele; Homolog of Drosophila Bicaudal D Gene; KIAA0699; Bicaudal D Homolog 2 Gene; Bicaudal D, Drosophila, Homolog of, 2 Gene;
NCIt definition : Human BICD2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9q22.31 and is approximately
53 kb in length. This allele, which encodes protein bicaudal D homolog 2 protein,
plays a role in intracellular molecular trafficking. Mutation of the gene is associated
with autosomal dominant lower extremity-predominant spinal muscular atrophy types
2A and 2B.;