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Most of the cancer tissues exhibited weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining. Additional nuclear positivity was observed in a few endometrial and stomach cancers. Rare case each of ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer were strongly stained. Several gliomas, lymphomas, melanomas, thyroid, renal and skin cancers were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CHIA (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
AMCase, CHIT2, TSA1902
Description
Chitinase, acidic (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene degrades chitin, which is found in the cell wall of most fungi as well as in arthropods and some nematodes. The encoded protein can also stimulate interleukin 13 expression, and variations in this gene can lead to asthma susceptibility. Several transcript variants encoding a few different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]