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Cancer tissues displayed weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining. A few cases of colorectal and pancreatic carcinomas showed membranous staining. Distinct nucleolar staining was observed in a few cases.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
HEPH (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
CPL, KIAA0698
Description
Hephaestin (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the multicopper oxidase protein family. The encoded protein is involved in the transport of dietary iron from epithelial cells of the intestinal lumen into the circulatory system, and may be involved in copper transport and homeostasis. In mouse, defects in this gene can lead to severe microcytic anemia. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2013]