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Strong cytoplasmic and membranous staining in a few cases of malignant gliomas, lymphomas, melanomas and liver cancers. Single cases of other malignancies showed weaker staining.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
CLEC2B (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
AICL, CLECSF2, HP10085
Description
C-type lectin domain family 2, member B (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the C-type lectin/C-type lectin-like domain (CTL/CTLD) superfamily. Members of this family share a common protein fold and have diverse functions, such as cell adhesion, cell-cell signalling, glycoprotein turnover, and roles in inflammation and immune response. The encoded type 2 transmembrane protein may function as a cell activation antigen. An alternative splice variant has been described but its full-length sequence has not been determined. This gene is closely linked to other CTL/CTLD superfamily members on chromosome 12p13 in the natural killer gene complex region. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]