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Weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining in most cancer tissues. Cervical, endometrial, gliomas and liver cancers were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
XK (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
Kx, NA, NAC, X1k, XKR1
Description
X-linked Kx blood group (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This locus controls the synthesis of the Kell blood group 'precursor substance' (Kx). Mutations in this gene have been associated with McLeod syndrome, an X-linked, recessive disorder characterized by abnormalities in the neuromuscular and hematopoietic systems. The encoded protein has structural characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic membrane transport proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]