Cluster of differentiation antigen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002147",
  "term": "Cluster of differentiation antigen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specific cell surface molecule that serves as a marker for identifying and classifying different cell types, particularly leukocytes. These antigens are recognized by specific monoclonal antibodies and are involved in cell-cell interactions, adhesion, and signal transduction. The CD system assigns a unique number to each identified antigen, such as CD3 for T cells.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "T lymphocyte",
    "lymphocyte activation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1145 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cluster-of-differentiation-antigen/"
}