Differentiation antigen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003181",
  "term": "Differentiation antigen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cell surface molecule whose expression is restricted to specific cell lineages or stages of cell development. These antigens serve as markers to distinguish different cell types and their maturational states. They are often used in flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry for cell identification and characterization.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1158 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/differentiation-antigen/"
}