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Estimation of protein expression could not be performed. View primary data.
ANTIBODY IHC RELIABILITY
Data reliability description
RNA-based expert annotation gave inconclusive results. Pending external verification. Secreted protein, tissue location of RNA and protein might differ and correlation is complex.
Malignant cells showed moderate cytoplasmic staining, often with a granular pattern. Papillary adenocarcinomas of thyroid, a few cases of malignant carcinoids, gliomas, lymphomas, melanomas, endometrial, liver and pancreatic cancers displayed strong positivity.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CES5A (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
CAUXIN, CES4C1, CES5, CES7, FLJ31547
Description
Carboxylesterase 5A (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the carboxylesterase large family. The family members are responsible for the hydrolysis or transesterification of various xenobiotics, such as cocaine and heroin, and endogenous substrates with ester, thioester, or amide bonds. They also participate in fatty acyl and cholesterol ester metabolism, and may play a role in the blood-brain barrier system. This gene, also called CES5, is predominantly expressed in peripheral tissues, including brain, kidney, lung and testis. It encodes a secreted enzyme. Because of high levels in the urine of male domestic cats, this enzyme is also called cauxin (carboxylesterase-like urinary excreted protein). The enzyme functions in regulating the production of a pheromone precursor and may contribute to lipid and cholesterol transfer processes within male reproductive fluids. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2010]