We use cookies to enhance the usability of our website. If you continue, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies. More information. Don't show this again.
Moderate cytoplasmic positivity was observed in several cases of prostate cancer. Other cancer tissues were weakly stained or negative. Immune cells in tumor stroma were strongly stained.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
IL18RAP (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
AcPL, CD218b
Description
Interleukin 18 receptor accessory protein (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene is an accessory subunit of the heterodimeric receptor for interleukin 18 (IL18), a proinflammatory cytokine involved in inducing cell-mediated immunity. This protein enhances the IL18-binding activity of the IL18 receptor and plays a role in signaling by IL18. Mutations in this gene are associated with Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease, and susceptibility to celiac disease and leprosy. Alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been described, but their full-length nature is not known. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]