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A few prostate cancers were strongly stained. Moderate cytoplasmic staining was observed in several cases of melanomas, ovarian, endometrial, testicular and renal cancers. Remaining cancers were weakly stained or were negative.
Several cases of prostate cancers showed moderate to strong cytoplasmic staining. Few cases of melanomas displayed weak nuclear positivity. Remaining cancer tissues were negative.
Cases of prostate cancer were strongly stained. Fractions of cases in most cancers displayed moderate positivity. Cancers cells in general were weakly stained or negative.
Several prostate cancers showed moderate to strong cytoplasmic positivity. Remaining tumour cells were in general negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
NPY (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
PYY4
Description
Neuropeptide Y (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a neuropeptide that is widely expressed in the central nervous system and influences many physiological processes, including cortical excitability, stress response, food intake, circadian rhythms, and cardiovascular function. The neuropeptide functions through G protein-coupled receptors to inhibit adenylyl cyclase, activate mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), regulate intracellular calcium levels, and activate potassium channels. A polymorphism in this gene resulting in a change of leucine 7 to proline in the signal peptide is associated with elevated cholesterol levels, higher alcohol consumption, and may be a risk factor for various metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. The protein also exhibits antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2014]