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Most malignancies showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic and/or membranous staining. Several colorectal, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancers were strongly stained. A majority of malignant gliomas were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CDH20 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
Cdh7, CDH7L3
Description
Cadherin 20, type 2 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene is a type II classical cadherin from the cadherin superfamily and one of three cadherin 7-like genes located in a cluster on chromosome 18. The encoded membrane protein is a calcium dependent cell-cell adhesion glycoprotein comprised of five extracellular cadherin repeats, a transmembrane region and a highly conserved cytoplasmic tail. Type II (atypical) cadherins are defined based on their lack of a HAV cell adhesion recognition sequence specific to type I cadherins. Since disturbance of intracellular adhesion is a prerequisite for invasion and metastasis of tumor cells, cadherins are considered prime candidates for tumor suppressor genes. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]