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Several cases of glioma showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic staining. Several cases of hepatocellular carcinoma and urothelial cancers showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic and nuclear positivity. Few cases of renal cancers showed additional weak membranous staining. Remaining cancer tissues were weakly stained or negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
PROZ (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
PZ
Description
Protein Z, vitamin K-dependent plasma glycoprotein (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a liver vitamin K-dependent glycoprotein that is synthesized in the liver and secreted into the plasma. The encoded protein plays a role in regulating blood coagulation by complexing with protein Z-dependent protease inhibitor to directly inhibit activated factor X at the phospholipid surface. Deficiencies in this protein are associated with an increased risk of ischemic arterial diseases and fetal loss. Mutations in this gene are the cause of protein Z deficiency. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]