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Most malignancies displayed weak to moderate cytoplasmic positivity in several cases. A few testicular and lung cancers were strongly stained. Malignant lymphomas and liver cancers along with malignant cells in general were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
ARSK (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
DKFZp313G1735, TSULF
Description
Arylsulfatase family, member K (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
Sulfatases (EC 3.1.5.6), such as ARSK, hydrolyze sulfate esters from sulfated steroids, carbohydrates, proteoglycans, and glycolipids. They are involved in hormone biosynthesis, modulation of cell signaling, and degradation of macromolecules (Sardiello et al., 2005 [PubMed 16174644]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]