This gene encodes a nucleic acid binding protein which is highly expressed in germ cells. The encoded protein binds to a Y-box element in the promoters of certain genes but also binds to mRNA transcribed from these genes. Pseudogenes for this gene are located on chromosome 10 and 15.YBX2 (Y-Box Binding Protein 2) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with YBX2 include Peach Allergy and Fruit Allergy. GO annotations related to this gene include nucleic acid binding and lipid binding. An important paralog of this gene is YBX3.