Cd11b

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CR3A; integrin alpha M; integrin subunit alpha M; ITGAM; MAC-1; MAC1A; MO1A; Protein ITGAM PDB 1bho.png; SLEB6

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CD11b, also known as integrin alpha M or ITGAM, is a cytokine that belongs to the subfamily of beta2 (or leukocyte integrins). The coding gene is located on chromosome 16: 31.26 - 31.33 in humans.

CD11b is expressed on the surface of leukocytes involved in innate immunity functions. CD11b is mainly expressed by monocytes, granulocytes, macrophages and NK cells.

(see below) Cluster of differentiation

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer