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A majority of cancer cells displayed weak to moderate cytoplasmic and nuclear immunoreactivity. Gliomas showed strong nuclear staining in several cases. Strong cytoplasmic and membranous staining was observed in several urothelial cancers and melanomas. A majority of testicular, renal and cervical cancers were negative.
Most cancer cells showed weak to moderate membranous and cytoplasmic immunoreactivity. Strong positivity was observed in several cases of gliomas, urothelial, renal and skin cancers. Testicular cancers and most cases of lymphomas were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
ITGAV (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
CD51, MSK8, VNRA, VTNR
Description
Integrin, alpha V (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The product of this gene belongs to the integrin alpha chain family. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha subunit and a beta subunit that function in cell surface adhesion and signaling. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate light and heavy chains that comprise the alpha V subunit. This subunit associates with beta 1, beta 3, beta 5, beta 6 and beta 8 subunits. The heterodimer consisting of alpha V and beta 3 subunits is also known as the vitronectin receptor. This integrin may regulate angiogenesis and cancer progression. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Note that the integrin alpha 5 and integrin alpha V subunits are encoded by distinct genes. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2015]