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A majority of malignant cells displayed weak cytoplasmic immunoreactivity or were negative. Cases of hepatocellular carcinomas, ovarian and testis cancers were moderately stained.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
LOXL2 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
WS9-14
Description
Lysyl oxidase-like 2 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the lysyl oxidase gene family. The prototypic member of the family is essential to the biogenesis of connective tissue, encoding an extracellular copper-dependent amine oxidase that catalyses the first step in the formation of crosslinks in collagens and elastin. A highly conserved amino acid sequence at the C-terminus end appears to be sufficient for amine oxidase activity, suggesting that each family member may retain this function. The N-terminus is poorly conserved and may impart additional roles in developmental regulation, senescence, tumor suppression, cell growth control, and chemotaxis to each member of the family. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]