NCIt synonyms : Absent in Melanoma 2; Absent In Melanoma 2 wt Allele; AIM2;
NCIt definition : Human AIM2 is located in the vicinity of 1q22 and is approximately 40 kb in length.
This gene, which encodes membrane-associated transporter protein, plays a role in
cell cycle regulation and cellular proliferation.;
NCIt note : AIM2 encodes a protein that is a member of the IFI20X /IFI16 family. It also plays
a putative role in tumorigenic reversion. Interferon-gamma induces expression of AIM2.;