Bio Background |
This gene was identified as an estrogen-responsive gene. Regulation of transcription by estrogen is mediated by estrogen receptor which binds to the estrogen-responsive element (ERE) found in the 5'-flanking region of this gene. The encoded protein is a tumor-associated antigen that is expressed at high frequency in a variety of cancers. Two transcript variants differing in the 5' UTR, but encoding the same protein, have been identified for this gene. |
Bio References |
Analysis of the expression of human tumor antigens in ovarian cancer tissues. Ali-Fehmi R, et al. Cancer Biomark, 2010. PMID 20164540.Receptor-binding cancer antigen expressed on SiSo cells induces apoptosis via ectodomain shedding. Sonoda K, et al. Exp Cell Res, 2010 Jul 1. PMID 20079734.[Evaluation of RCAS1 as serum tumor marker for pancreatic cancer] Yang YC, et al. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi, 2009 Jul 1. PMID 19957811.Expression of RCAS1 protein in microglia/macrophages accompanying brain tumours. An immunofluorescence study. Adamek D, et al. Folia Neuropathol, 2009. PMID 19813143.Diagnostic and prognostic utility of serum receptor-binding cancer antigen expressed on SiSo cells (RCAS1) levels in colon cancer patients. Giaginis C, et al. Int J Biol Markers, 2009 Apr-Jun. PMID 19634109. |