NCIt definition : Human AMFR wild-type allele is located within 16q21 and is approximately 64 kb in
length. This allele, which encodes E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase AMFR protein, plays
a role in cellular motility.;
NCIt note : The AMFR Gene at 16q21 encodes Autocrine Mobility Factor Receptor, which is a glycosylated
transmembrane protein and a specific receptor for autocrine motility factor. Autocrine
Mobility Factor is a tumor motility-stimulating protein secreted by tumor cells and
is localized to the leading and trailing edges of carcinoma balder cells. The level
of expression in gastric cancer is associated with the pathologic stage and grade
of tumor penetration. Positive AMFR expression is significantly associated with poor
prognosis. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for
this gene.;