Cd115

The acronym CD stands for "Cluster of Differentiation" and refers to groups of cellular surface features that have been classified according to biochemical or functional criteria. The CD classification enables comprehensible transparency in immunohistological and immunological research and diagnostics.

CD115 is a monoclonal antibody that reacts with the mouse CD115 molecule, a receptor for a macophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), also called colony-stimulating factor-1 (CSF-1). CD115 is expressed by monocytes, macrophages, osteoclasts, and some epithelial cells.

The CSF1 cytokine is encoded by the eponymous CSF-1 gene, which is located on chromosome 1p13.3. S.a.u. Cluster of differentiation

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