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.