The expression of STK31 was detected in hTERT‐HPNE cell line and six pancreatic cancer cell lines (Capan‐2, BXPC‐3, CFPAC‐1, MIA PaCa‐2, COLO‐357, and PANC‐1) by qRT‐PCR and western blot (Figure 2A, B). This evidence concerns the gene STK31 and familial pancreatic carcinoma.