MSI2, Official Symbol MSI2provided by HGNC Official Full Name musashi RNA binding protein 2provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:18585 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000153944 MIM:607897; AllianceGenome:HGNC:18585 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as MSI2H Summary This gene encodes an RNA-binding protein that is a member of the Musashi protein family. The encoded protein is transcriptional regulator that targets genes involved in development and cell cycle regulation. Mutations in this gene are associated with poor prognosis in certain types of cancers. This gene has also been shown to be rearranged in certain cancer cells. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2016] Expression Ubiquitous expression in adrenal (RPKM 11.7), ovary (RPKM 7.0) and 24 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all