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Most malignant cells displayed moderate to strong cytoplasmic and membranous immunoreactivity. Malignant carcinoids, lymphomas, renal cancers and few liver cancers were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CD9 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
BA2, MIC3, MRP-1, P24, TSPAN29
Description
CD9 molecule (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the transmembrane 4 superfamily, also known as the tetraspanin family. Tetraspanins are cell surface glycoproteins with four transmembrane domains that form multimeric complexes with other cell surface proteins. The encoded protein functions in many cellular processes including differentiation, adhesion, and signal transduction, and expression of this gene plays a critical role in the suppression of cancer cell motility and metastasis. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2011]