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. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2015]
Alternative Names
autoimmunogenic cancer/testis antigen NY-ESO-1 CAG-3 CAG-3-ORF2 cancer antigen 3 cancer/testis antigen 6.1 l antigen family member 2 New York esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 1