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Few gliomas displayed strong cytoplasmic positivity. Few cases of colorectal, breast, thyroid and squamous cell carcinomas were moderately stained. Remaining cancer tissues were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
LTK (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
TYK1
Description
Leukocyte receptor tyrosine kinase (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the ros/insulin receptor family of tyrosine kinases. Tyrosine-specific phosphorylation of proteins is a key to the control of diverse pathways leading to cell growth and differentiation. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]