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Two cases of pancreatic adenocarcinoma exhibited strong granular cytoplasmic staining. Remaining malignant cells were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CHRM5
Synonyms
Description
Cholinergic receptor, muscarinic 5 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The muscarinic cholinergic receptors belong to a larger family of G protein-coupled receptors. The functional diversity of these receptors is defined by the binding of acetylcholine and includes cellular responses such as adenylate cyclase inhibition, phosphoinositide degeneration, and potassium channel mediation. Muscarinic receptors influence many effects of acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system. The clinical implications of this receptor are unknown; however, stimulation of this receptor is known to increase cyclic AMP levels. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]