Mammaglobin

Mammaglobin is a gene that is part of the uteroglobin family. It is also known as SCGB2A2 and is found in humans. The protein encoded by this gene is secreted by the mammary gland and is often overexpressed in breast cancer.

Function

Mammaglobin is a member of the secretoglobin family and is encoded by the SCGB2A2 gene in humans. It is a small secreted protein found in the mammary gland. It is believed to play a role in the development of the mammary gland and is overexpressed in many cases of breast cancer.

Clinical significance

Mammaglobin is often overexpressed in breast cancer, making it a potential biomarker for the disease. It is also found in other types of cancer, including ovarian cancer and lung cancer. However, its role in these cancers is not as well understood.

Research

Research into mammaglobin is ongoing, with studies focusing on its potential as a biomarker for breast cancer and its role in the development of the mammary gland. There is also interest in its potential as a target for cancer therapy.

See also

• SCGB2A2
• Breast cancer
• Biomarker
• Mammary gland

References

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External links

• NCBI Gene
• GeneCards

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