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Most cancer tissues showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining. Additional membranous staining was observed in several colorectal, pancreatic and urothelial cancers. A few squamous cell carcinomas and urothelial cancers were strongly stained. Several gliomas, lymphomas, carcinoids, prostate, testis and liver cancers were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
SLC23A2 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
KIAA0238, SLC23A1, SVCT2, YSPL2
Description
Solute carrier family 23 (ascorbic acid transporter), member 2 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The absorption of vitamin C into the body and its distribution to organs requires two sodium-dependent vitamin C transporters. This gene encodes one of the two required transporters and the encoded protein accounts for tissue-specific uptake of vitamin C. Previously, this gene had an official symbol of SLC23A1. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]