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Most malignant cells showed weak to moderate cytoplasmic positivity. A few hepatocellular carcinomas exhibited strong staining. Basal cell carcinomas, malignant gliomas and lymphomas as well as most squamous cell carcinomas were negative.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
SIX5 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
DMAHP
Description
SIX homeobox 5 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene is a homeodomain-containing transcription factor that appears to function in the regulation of organogenesis. This gene is located downstream of the dystrophia myotonica-protein kinase gene. Mutations in this gene are a cause of branchiootorenal syndrome type 2. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2009]