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Several cases of urothelial and renal cancers exhibited moderate cytoplasmic and membranous staining. Remaining malignant cells were weakly stained or negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
ITGA9 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
ALPHA-RLC, ITGA4L, RLC
Description
Integrin, alpha 9 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes an alpha integrin. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane glycoproteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain that mediate cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion. The protein encoded by this gene, when bound to the beta 1 chain, forms an integrin that is a receptor for VCAM1, cytotactin and osteopontin. Expression of this gene has been found to be upregulated in small cell lung cancers. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]