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Strong cytoplasmic positivity was observed in gliomas. Few squamous cell carcinomas, prostate and breast cancers displayed weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining. Remaining cancer tissues were mostly negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
GLRB
Synonyms
Description
Glycine receptor, beta (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes the beta subunit of the glycine receptor, which is a pentamer composed of alpha and beta subunits. The receptor functions as a neurotransmitter-gated ion channel, which produces hyperpolarization via increased chloride conductance due to the binding of glycine to the receptor. Mutations in this gene cause startle disease, also known as hereditary hyperekplexia or congenital stiff-person syndrome, a disease characterized by muscular rigidity. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]