Anti-CD15 antibody [FUT4/815]

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

CD15 also known as Lewis x or 3-fucosyl-N-acetyllactosamine is a carbohydrate antigen with a molecular mass typically not individually defined due to its nature as a glycan. CD15 is expressed on the surface of many human cells including neutrophils and various epithelial cells. It is commonly associated with granulocytes and is used as a cell surface marker. The presence of CD15 can be identified using CD15 antibodies through techniques such as CD15 flow cytometry and CD15 APC labeling.

Biological function summary

CD15 is important in cell-cell interaction mechanisms. It plays a role in mediating adhesion processes particularly in immune responses where it aids neutrophils in adhering to vascular endothelium and transmigrating to sites of infection or inflammation. As a glycoconjugate CD15 forms part of a larger glycoprotein complex on the cell surface interacting with other proteins to facilitate cellular responses and movement.

Pathways

CD15's function as an adhesion molecule ties into key cellular processes such as the selectin pathway. In this pathway it interacts with proteins like E-selectin and L-selectin contributing to leukocyte rolling and extravasation during the immune response. Additionally CD15 is implicated in the signaling pathways that mediate inflammatory responses where its role in neutrophil dynamics is important.

Associated diseases and disorders

CD15 has notable implications in Hodgkin's lymphoma and certain myeloid leukemias. It is frequently used as a diagnostic marker in these conditions where its overexpression or abnormal expression patterns may signify disease presence or progression. CD15's interaction with other proteins such as CD30 in Hodgkin's lymphoma highlights its utility in understanding the pathological mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets of these disorders.