MAGEA3

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MAGEA3
Available structures
Gene ontology
Molecular function
Cellular component
Biological process
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Ensembl
UniProt
RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_005362

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RefSeq (protein)

NP_005353

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Location (UCSC)Chr X: 152.7 – 152.7 Mbn/a
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Melanoma-associated antigen 3 (MAGE-A3) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MAGEA3 gene.[3][4][5]

Genetics

This gene is a member of the melanoma-associated antigen gene family. The members of this family encode proteins with 50 to 80% sequence identity to each other. The promoters and first exons of the MAGEA genes show considerable variability, suggesting that the existence of this gene family enables the same function to be expressed under different transcriptional controls. The MAGEA genes are clustered at chromosomal location Xq28. They have been implicated in some hereditary disorders, such as dyskeratosis congenita.[5]

Function and Clinical relevance

The normal function of MAGE-A3 in healthy cells is unknown.

lung adenocarcinoma were associated with shorter survival.[7]

MAGE-A3 is a tumor-specific protein, and has been identified on many tumors including

GlaxoSmithKline is developing a cancer vaccine targeting MAGE-A3. The vaccine is a fusion protein of MAGE-A3 and Haemophilus influenzae protein D, combined with a proprietary immunoadjuvant.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000221867Ensembl, May 2017
  2. ^ "Human PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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  5. ^ a b "Entrez Gene: MAGEA3 melanoma antigen family A, 3".
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  8. ^ Corporate Comms. "New data on MAGE-A3 cancer immunotherapy support potential novel options of treating non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma". Us.gsk.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2012-10-16.
  9. ^ "Patent US20100008980 - Use of MAGE A3-Protein D Fusion Antigen in Immunotherapy Combined with ... - Google Patents". 2008-01-08. Retrieved 2012-10-16.

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