NCIt definition : The human MIR16-2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q26.1 and is 80
bases in length. This allele, which encodes MIR16-2 pre-miRNA, plays a role in the
regulation of gene expression. Alteration in the expression of this gene is associated
with the development of both hepatocellular carcinoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.;