We use cookies to enhance the usability of our website. If you continue, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies. More information. Don't show this again.
Liver and thyroid cancers exhibited moderate cytoplasmic immunoreactivity. Several cases of urothelial, pancreatic and gastric cancers showed weak to moderate staining. The remaining malignant cells were mainly negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
SLC39A2 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
ZIP2
Description
Solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 2 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the ZIP family of metal ion transporters. The encoded protein functions as a zinc transporter. Mutations in this gene may be associated with susceptibility to carotid artery disease. Multiple transcript variants have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2010]