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A few cases of breast, ovarian, urothelial, stomach and colorectal cancers displayed weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining. Remaining malignant cells were mainly negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
GJB5 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
CX31.1
Description
Gap junction protein, beta 5, 31.1kDa (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the beta-type (group I) connexin family. The encoded protein is a gap junction protein involved in intercellular communication related to epidermal differentiation and environmental sensing. This gene has been linked to non-small cell lung cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]