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Malignant cells were generally negative. A few cases of malignant gliomas exhibited moderate cytoplasmic staining.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
HCRTR1 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
OX1R
Description
Hypocretin (orexin) receptor 1 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene is a G-protein coupled receptor involved in the regulation of feeding behavior. The encoded protein selectively binds the hypothalamic neuropeptide orexin A. A related gene (HCRTR2) encodes a G-protein coupled receptor that binds orexin A and orexin B. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2009]