Cd56

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

N-CAM; neural cell adhesion molecule

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

markers for: NK lymphocytes, NK cell leukemias, T cells (sub), neuroectodermal cells

Structure: Membrane glycoprotein (140 kDa); Clone: 123C3, ERIC-1

Application: FACS, IHC (P) (G), IF

(see below) Cluster of differentiation

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

CD56 is also expressed by large granular lymphocytes. The antigen is also present on neuronal tissues and some tumors. When activated, a higher antigen density is found.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Hantschke M et al (2016) Immunohistological techniques. In: L. Cerroni et al. histopathology of the skin. Springer publishing house Berlin-Heidelberg p. 26-33.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer