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Malignant cells displayed moderate cytoplasmic positivity. Thyroid cancers along with a few cases of malignant melanomas, ovarian, lung and pancreatic cancers exhibited strong staining.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
BCL2L2 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
BCL-W, KIAA0271, PPP1R51
Description
BCL2-like 2 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the BCL-2 protein family. The proteins of this family form hetero- or homodimers and act as anti- and pro-apoptotic regulators. Expression of this gene in cells has been shown to contribute to reduced cell apoptosis under cytotoxic conditions. Studies of the related gene in mice indicated a role in the survival of NGF- and BDNF-dependent neurons. Mutation and knockout studies of the mouse gene demonstrated an essential role in adult spermatogenesis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Read-through transcription also exists between this gene and the neighboring downstream PABPN1 (poly(A) binding protein, nuclear 1) gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010]