CD56 PE

Description: This CMSSB monoclonal antibody reacts with human CD56, also known as Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule (NCAM). CD56 is a highly glycosylated transmembrane molecule expressed by neurons and plays a role in the homotypic adhesion of neural cells. In the hematopoietic system, CD56 is expressed on NK cells and a subset of T cells referred to as NKT cells.

References: Procedures for the Collection of Diagnostic Blood Specimens by Venipuncture (H3-A6), 3rd Edition published by the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards.

Hayakawa Y, Huntington ND, Nutt SL, Smyth MJ. Functional subsets of mouse natural killer cells. Immunol Rev.2006; 214:47-55.

Kishimoto T, von dem Borne AE, et al, eds. Leucocyte Typing VI: White Cell Differentiation Antigens. Garland Publishing Inc. London. 1998.