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Most malignant cells showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic positivity, often with a granular pattern and additional membranous staining in some cases. Thyroid cancer, a few cases of malignant melanomas and occasional gastric and pancreatic cancers were strongly stained.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
ABCB7 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
ABC7, ASAT, Atm1p, EST140535
Description
ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), member 7 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The membrane-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the MDR/TAP subfamily. Members of the MDR/TAP subfamily are involved in multidrug resistance as well as antigen presentation. This gene encodes a half-transporter involved in the transport of heme from the mitochondria to the cytosol. With iron/sulfur cluster precursors as its substrates, this protein may play a role in metal homeostasis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with mitochondrial iron accumulation and isodicentric (X)(q13) and sideroblastic anemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]
B4DGL8 [Direct mapping] ATP-binding cassette sub-family B member 7, mitochondrial; cDNA FLJ53391, highly similar to ATP-binding cassette sub-family B member 7, mitochondrial