CD5 FITC

Description: The L17F12 monoclonal antibody reacts with human CD5, a 67 kDa protein expressed by a majority of thymocytes and mature T cells and a subset of B cells. Signaling through the CD5 molecule activates T cells and binding of CD5 to its ligand on B cells, CD72, and plays an important role in T-B interaction and proliferation.

References: Knowles RW. Immunochemical analysis of the T-cell specific antigens. In: Reinherz EL, Haynes BF,Nadler LM, Bernstein ID, eds. Leukocyte Typing II: Human T Lymphocytes. New York, NY:Springer-Verlag; 1986;1:259-288.

Engleman EG, Warnke R, Fox RI, Dilley J, Benike CJ, Levy R. Studies of a human T lymphocyte antigen recognized by a monoclonal antibody. Immunol. 1981 Mar.;78(3):1791-5.