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A majority of cancers showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic with additional membranous positivity in many cases. Several thyroid cancers along with a few skin, pancreatic and ovarian cancers exhibited strong immunoreactivity. Most malignant lymphomas, malignant gliomas, breast, renal and testicular cancers were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
TMC2 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
C20orf145, dJ686C3.3
Description
Transmembrane channel-like 2 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a transmembrane protein that is necesssary for mechanotransduction in cochlear hair cells of the inner ear. Mutations in this gene may underlie hereditary disorders of balance and hearing. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]