Overview:

EPHA1 is a member of the Eph family of receptor tyrosine kinases that have been implicated in mediating developmental events, particularly in the nervous system (1). Receptors in the Eph subfamily typically have a single kinase domain and an extracellular region containing a Cys-rich domain and 2 fibronectin type III repeats. EPHA1 seems to be a marker of the differentiated normal epidermis an its downregulation in nonmelanoma skin cancer may contribute to carcinogenesis of these very frequent human tumors. EPHA1 represents a new potential prognostic marker and therapeutic target in nonmelanoma skin cancer (2).

Gene Aliases:

EPH; EPHT; EPHT1

Genbank Number:

NM_005232

References:

1. Kullander, K. et al: Mechanisms and functions of Eph and ephrin signalling. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2002 Jul;3(7):475-86.

2.Hafner, C. et al: Expression profile of Eph receptors and ephrin ligands in human skin and downregulation of EphA1 in nonmelanoma skin cancer. Mod Pathol. 2006 Oct;19(10):1369-77.