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Few cases of hepatocellular carcinomas displayed moderate cytoplasmic and membranous staining. Remaining malignant tissues were generally negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
ABCA8 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
KIAA0822
Description
ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 8 (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 intracellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the ABC1 subfamily. Members of the ABC1 subfamily comprise the only major ABC subfamily found exclusively in multicellular eukaryotes. The encoded protein may regulate lipid metabolism and be involved in the formation and maintenance of myelin. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2014]