Mesh term CD5 Antigens
Browse to parent terms:Antigens, Differentiation, B-Lymphocyte
Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte
Description
Glycoproteins expressed on all mature T-cells, thymocytes, and a subset of mature B-cells. Antibodies specific for CD5 can enhance T-cell receptor-mediated T-cell activation. The B-cell-specific molecule CD72 is a natural ligand for CD5. (From Abbas et al., Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 2d ed, p156)Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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