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Several cases of hepatocellular carcinoma along with occasional cases of malignant melanomas showed moderate to strong cytoplasmic staining. Several cases of pancreatic cancers along with papillary adenocarcinomas of thyroid displayed moderate cytoplasmic, membranous and nuclear positivity. Remaining cancer tissues were weakly stained or negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
MC5R
Synonyms
Description
Melanocortin 5 receptor (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a member of the seven-pass transmembrane G protein-coupled melanocortin receptor protein family that stimulate cAMP signal transduction. The encoded protein is a receptor for melanocyte-stimulating hormone and adrenocorticotropic hormone and is suggested to play a role in sebum generation. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2010]