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Cancer cells were generally negative. Single cases of carcinoid, melanoma, skin and testicular cancers showed moderate to strong cytoplasmic staining.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CTAG1A (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
ESO1, LAGE2A
Description
Cancer/testis antigen 1A (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene is a tumor cell antigen found in various types of cancers, which makes it a good candidate for a cancer vaccine. This gene is also highly expressed in normal ovary and testis tissues. An identical copy of this gene is found on the same chromosome. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2015]