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Weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining was observed in cancer tissues. A few breast cancers were strongly stained. Several skin cancers were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
EMCN (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
MUC14
Description
Endomucin (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
EMCN is a mucin-like sialoglycoprotein that interferes with the assembly of focal adhesion complexes and inhibits interaction between cells and the extracellular matrix (Kinoshita et al., 2001 [PubMed 11418125]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]