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Most malignant tissues were negative. A subset of tumor cells in a single case each of embryonal carcinoma of testis, urothelial and stomach cancer showed strong cytoplasmic staining.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CLEC12A (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
CD371, CLL-1, DCAL-2, MICL
Description
C-type lectin domain family 12, member A (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the C-type lectin/C-type lectin-like domain (CTL/CTLD) superfamily. Members of this family share a common protein fold and have diverse functions, such as cell adhesion, cell-cell signaling, glycoprotein turnover, and roles in inflammation and immune response. The protein encoded by this gene is a negative regulator of granulocyte and monocyte function. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been described, but the full-length nature of some of these variants has not been determined. This gene is closely linked to other CTL/CTLD superfamily members in the natural killer gene complex region on chromosome 12p13. [provided by RefSeq, May 2011]