QuickView for NY-ESO-1 (gene)

Gene Symbol:

CTAG1A Homo sapiens

Full name:

cancer/testis antigen 1A

Synonyms:

CT6.1, ESO1, LAGE-2, LAGE2A, NY-ESO-1, cancer/testis antigen 1, New York Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma 1, autoimmunogenic cancer/testis antigen NY-ESO-1, cancer/testis antigen 1-A, cancer/testis antigen 6.1, l antigen family member 2

Genomic Location:

Chr X: 153466610-153468269

Description:

The protein encoded by this gene is a tumor cell antigen found in various types of cancers, which makes it a good candidate for a cancer vaccine. This gene is also highly expressed in normal ovary and testis tissues. An identical copy of this gene is found on the same chromosome.

The protein encoded by this gene is a tumor cell antigen found in various types of cancers, which makes it a good candidate for a cancer vaccine. This gene is also highly expressed in normal ovary and testis tissues. An identical copy of this gene is found on the same chromosome.

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External Links:

Entrez Gene

Cytogenetic Map:

Xq28

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