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Nuclear staining of varying intensities was displayed in tumor cells in all cancers. Cytoplasmic positivity was observed in hepatocellular and testis cancers.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
FTO (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
ALKBH9, KIAA1752, MGC5149
Description
Fat mass and obesity associated (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene is a nuclear protein of the AlkB related non-haem iron and 2-oxoglutarate-dependent oxygenase superfamily but the exact physiological function of this gene is not known. Other non-heme iron enzymes function to reverse alkylated DNA and RNA damage by oxidative demethylation. Studies in mice and humans indicate a role in nervous and cardiovascular systems and a strong association with body mass index, obesity risk, and type 2 diabetes. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011]