The SOX gene encodes for transcription factors that are involved in embryogenesis and cell differentiation. Specifically, SOX10 aids with neural crest shuttling and development. In diagnostic histopathology, Sox10 immunostain is a helpful ancillary test due to its high sensitivity for melanocytic and peripheral nerve sheath neoplasms, and its role in distinguishing triple-negative breast carcinomas from gynaecological carcinoma, cutaneous adnexal neoplasms and salivary glands neoplasms from histological mimics.
Keywords: ANTIBODIES; Breast Neoplasms; Melanocytes; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Salivary Glands.
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