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Most of the malignant cells displayed weak cytoplasmic positivity and occasional nuclear staining or were negative. Many cases of renal and hepatocellular cancers expressed moderate to strong cytoplasmic immunoreactivity.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CHRM3
Synonyms
Description
Cholinergic receptor, muscarinic 3 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The muscarinic cholinergic receptors belong to a larger family of G protein-coupled receptors. The functional diversity of these receptors is defined by the binding of acetylcholine and includes cellular responses such as adenylate cyclase inhibition, phosphoinositide degeneration, and potassium channel mediation. Muscarinic receptors influence many effects of acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system. The muscarinic cholinergic receptor 3 controls smooth muscle contraction and its stimulation causes secretion of glandular tissue. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]