NCIt synonyms : GAGED3; XAGE-2; X Antigen Family, Member 2 wt Allele; GAGED3 Gene; GAGED3 wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human XAGE2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp11.22 and is approximately
7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes G antigen family D member 3 protein, may
be involved in the modulation of testicular functions. The gene is expressed aberrantly
in Ewing's sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, a breast cancer and a germ cell tumor.;
NCIt note : This gene is a member of the XAGE subfamily, which belongs to the GAGE family. The
GAGE genes are expressed in a variety of tumors and in some fetal and reproductive
tissues. Because of the expression pattern and the sequence similarity, this protein
also belongs to a family of cancer-testis antigens. (Entrez Gene);