Antigens, CD

Synonyms

CD Antigens

Cluster of Differentiation Antigens

Cluster of Differentiation Markers

Differentiation Antigens, Leukocyte, Human

Leukocyte Differentiation Antigens, Human

Differentiation antigens residing on mammalian leukocytes. CD stands for cluster of differentiation, which refers to groups of monoclonal antibodies that show similar reactivity with certain subpopulations of antigens of a particular lineage or differentiation stage. The subpopulations of antigens are also known by the same CD designation.