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Neuropil was moderately stained in several cases of glioma. Cancer cells were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
KCNJ18 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
KIR2.6, TTPP2
Description
Potassium channel, inwardly rectifying subfamily J, member 18 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the inwardly rectifying potassium channel family. Transcription of this locus is regulated by thyroid hormone, and the encoded protein plays a role in resting membrane potential maintenance. Mutations in this locus have been associated with thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]