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Few cases of stomach cancers showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining while prostate cancers exhibited additional luminal membranous positivity. Remaining cancer tissues were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
POU1F1 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
GHF-1, PIT1, POU1F1a
Description
POU class 1 homeobox 1 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the POU family of transcription factors that regulate mammalian development. The protein regulates expression of several genes involved in pituitary development and hormone expression. Mutations in this genes result in combined pituitary hormone deficiency. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]