ICAM-1

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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ICAM-1

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Acronym for"cluster of differentiation 54).

CD54 marked: endothelial cells, resting and activated lymphocytes and monocytes

Structure: Transmembrane glycoprotein (90 kDa)

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

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Also known as Inter-Cellular-Adhesion-Molecule-1 (ICAM-1) CD54 is a ligand for CD11a (LFA-1). CD54 mediates the adhesion of T cells to antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and from T cell to T cell and T cell to B cell interactions. CD54 is also a receptor for rhinoviruses.

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