The MYB gene, which is highly expressed in colon-like CRC cells, showed a strong positive correlation with the expression of core 1 (r = 0.59) and α2,6-sialylated glycans (r = 0.57) and a strong negative correlation with blood group A, B or H (Blood group A/B/H) carrying structures (r =  − 0.62). Here, MYB is linked to colorectal carcinoma.