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Melanomas were generally strongly stained and basal cell carcinomas of the skin displayed scattered cells with strong cytoplasmic staining. A majority of remaining malignant tissues showed weak staining or were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
GPR143 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
OA1
Description
G protein-coupled receptor 143 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a protein that binds to heterotrimeric G proteins and is targeted to melanosomes in pigment cells. This protein is thought to be involved in intracellular signal transduction mechanisms. Mutations in this gene cause ocular albinism type 1, also referred to as Nettleship-Falls type ocular albinism, a severe visual disorder. A related pseudogene has been identified on chromosome Y. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2009]