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Cases of gliomas, liver, gastric and colorectal cancers showed moderate cytoplasmic and nuclear positivity. Remaining tumors were mainly negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
ACSS2 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
ACAS2, AceCS, ACS, ACSA, dJ1161H23.1
Description
Acyl-CoA synthetase short-chain family member 2 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a cytosolic enzyme that catalyzes the activation of acetate for use in lipid synthesis and energy generation. The protein acts as a monomer and produces acetyl-CoA from acetate in a reaction that requires ATP. Expression of this gene is regulated by sterol regulatory element-binding proteins, transcription factors that activate genes required for the synthesis of cholesterol and unsaturated fatty acids. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2009]