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AB227662

Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal

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Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (ab227662) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting CD21 in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), IHC-P, IHC-Fr. Suitable for Human, Mouse, Rat.

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CD21, C3DR, CR2, Complement receptor type 2, Cr2, Complement C3d receptor, Epstein-Barr virus receptor, EBV receptor

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Flow cytometric analysis of Raji (human Burkitt's lymphoma cell line) cell line labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 dilution (green) compared with a Rabbit IgG negative control (blue).

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Flow Cytometry analysis of Raji (human Burkitt's lymphoma B lymphocyte) cells labeling CD21 with purified ab227662 at 1 : 20 dilution (5.3 µg/ml) - Red. Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde . A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150081) secondary antibody was used at 1 : 2000 dilution. Isotype control - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) - Black. Unlabeled control - Blue.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of Human tonsil tissue sections labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 dilution (1.06 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Citrate buffer (pH 6.0, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 10mins. Goat Anti-Rabbit & Mouse IgG (HRP) was used as the secondary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain. Positive staining on the human tonsil, performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND™ RX instrument.
The section was incubated with ab227662 for 10 mins at room temperature.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human colon tissue stained for CD21 using ab227662 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue stained for CD21 using ab227662 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human reactive lymph node tissue stained for CD21 using ab227662 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of Human spleen tissue sections labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 dilution (1.06 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Citrate buffer (pH 6.0, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 10mins. Goat Anti-Rabbit & Mouse IgG (HRP) was used as the secondary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain. Positive staining on the human spleen, performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND™ RX instrument.
The section was incubated with ab227662 for 10 mins at room temperature.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human spleen tissue stained for CD21 using ab227662 at 1/100 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

The BOND™ Polymer Refine Detection System on the BOND RX Automated Stainer (DS9800, Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany) was used for immunohistochemical labelling of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues. The protocol includes a peroxide block, post-primary reagent, polymer detection, DAB chromogen, and haematoxylin counterstain, all automated to minimize variability. Antigen retrieval was performed by heat-induced epitope retrieval (HIER) for 20 minutes in Tris-EDTA buffer (BOND Epitope Retrieval Solution 2, AR9640, Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany). For mouse and rabbit antibodies, the sequence comprised peroxide block (10 min), primary antibody incubation (30 min), post-primary (10 min), polymer (10 min), DAB (10 min), and haematoxylin (8 min). For rat antibodies, an anti-rat step (1 : 300 dilution, Vector Laboratories, California, USA; 20 min) was included prior to polymer application (15 min).

For mouse tissues, antigen retrieval was performed using high pH buffers (Dako, Agilent), followed by blocking of endogenous peroxidase activity with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Slides were then incubated with the primary antibody. Antigen/antibody complexes detection was carried out using a horseradish peroxidase-conjugated visualization system (Novolink Polymer, Leica). Staining was developed with 3,3′-diaminobenzidine (EnVision FLEX DAB Enhancer, Dako, Agilent), and nuclei were counterstained with hematoxylin (FLEX Hematoxylin, SM806, Dako, Agilent). Images were acquired using an Axiocam CCD camera (Zeiss) and processed with ZEN 2.1 software and Photoshop 9.0.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse liver tissue labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 (0.28 μg/ml) dilution followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection) was used. Negative control : no staining on mouse liver. The section was incubated with ab227662 for 30 mins at room temperature. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution) for 20 mins

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse spleen tissue labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 (0.28 μg/ml) dilution followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection) was used. Positive staining on mouse spleen. The section was incubated with ab227662 for 30 mins at room temperature. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution) for 20 mins

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Mouse cardiac muscle tissue labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 (0.28 μg/ml) dilution followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection) was used. Negative control : no staining on mouse cardiac muscle. The section was incubated with ab227662 for 30 mins at room temperature.The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution) for 20 mins

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of Rat spleen tissue sections labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 dilution (1.06 μg/ml). Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Citrate buffer (pH 6.0, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 10mins. Goat Anti-Rabbit & Mouse IgG (HRP) was used as the secondary antibody. Hematoxylin was used as a counterstain. Positive staining on the rat spleen, performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND™ RX instrument.
The section was incubated with ab227662 for 10 mins at room temperature.

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen mouse spleen tissue labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 (0.28 μg/ml) dilution followed by ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) at 1/1000 2 μg/ml dilution (Green). membranous staining on mouse spleen is observed. The nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

Secondary antibody control : Secondary antibody is ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) at 1000 2 μg/ml dilution.

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Rat spleen tissue labeling CD21 with ab227662 at 1/100 (0.28 μg/ml) dilution followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection) was used. Positive staining on rat spleen. The section was incubated with ab227662 for 30 mins at room temperature. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument Counterstained with Hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Secondary antibody is a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution) for 20 mins

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

Flow Cytometry analysis of 2.4G2 (rat B cell lymphoma B lymphocyte) cells labeling CD21 with purified ab227662 at 1 : 200 dilution (0.53 µg/ml) - Red. Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde . A Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, ab150081) secondary antibody was used at 1 : 2000 dilution. Isotype control - Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) - Black. Unlabeled control - Blue.

Western blot - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)
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Western blot - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (AB227662)

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Western blot - Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (ab227662) at 1/400 dilution

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Daudi (Human Burkitt's lymphoma cell line) cell lysate

Predicted band size: 113 kDa

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  • Carrier free

    Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - BSA and Azide free

  • 660 APC

    APC Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] (C-terminal)

  • HRP

    HRP Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] (C-terminal)

  • Alkaline Phosphatase

    Alkaline Phosphatase Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal

  • 617 Alexa Fluor® 594

    Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal

  • 603 Alexa Fluor® 568

    Alexa Fluor® 568 Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal

  • 565 Alexa Fluor® 555

    Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal

  • 578 PE

    PE Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] (C-terminal)

  • 775 Alexa Fluor® 750

    Alexa Fluor® 750 Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

SP186

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Rat, Human, Mouse, Cat, Dog, Horse, Pig, Llama

Applications

Flow Cyt (Intra), WB, IHC-Fr, IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product details

What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-CD21 antibody [SP186] - C-terminal (ab227662) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-Fr) in Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of CD21?
Anti-CD21 [SP186] - C-terminal (ab227662) specifically detects a band for CD21 (UniProt: P20023) at a molecular weight of 113kDa.

Collaboration
Anti-CD21 [SP186] - C-terminal (ab227662) is a clone from the portfolio of Spring Bioscience (Roche) SP clones which have been optimised for immunohistochemistry (IHC).

Trial sizes available!
Test your antibody or perform pre-screening before committing to a larger quantity. Sold in 10µl. Discover our selection of trial-size antibodies.

Other related products
We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [SP186] also available for your convenience: ab227662, Carrier free - ab240987, ab279465, PE - ab306325, APC - ab306326, HRP - ab306327, Alkaline Phosphatase - ab308986, Alexa Fluor® 488 - ab309929, Alexa Fluor® 647 - ab310296, Alexa Fluor® 594 - ab310758, Alexa Fluor® 555 - ab312285, Alexa Fluor® 568 - ab312780, Alexa Fluor® 750 - ab321441

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A/G
Purification notes
Purified from TCS by protein A/G.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.6 Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

CD21 also known as complement receptor type 2 (CR2) or BU32 is a protein primarily expressed on the surface of B cells and some T cells. It functions as a receptor for complement component C3d EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) and IFN-α. CD21 weighs approximately 145 kDa and belongs to the membrane protein family. Detection of CD21 can be done via immunohistochemistry (IHC) and blood tests. This marker is valuable for identifying cell populations that have roles in immune responses.
Biological function summary

Complement receptor type 2 is key in the immune system by facilitating B cell activation and proliferation. CD21 forms complexes with CD19 and CD81 increasing the sensitivity of B cells to antigens. This interaction enhances signal transduction enabling B lymphocytes to respond effectively to pathogens. The protein also plays a role in regulating immune tolerance and maintaining humoral immunity being important not only in immune defense but also in preventing autoimmunity.

Pathways

CD21 interacts with complement activation and immune response pathways. It connects with CD19 in a pivotal role where it further amplifies signaling in B lymphocytes. This interaction strengthens the downstream signaling of BCR (B cell receptor) important for antibody production. CD21 contributes to bridging the innate and adaptive immunological pathways by engaging components like C3d.

CD21 shows significant relevance in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and some B cell lymphomas. Deficiencies or mutations in CD21 can lead to defective immune responses and increased susceptibility to autoimmune conditions such as SLE where CD19 is also implicated. Furthermore in Epstein-Barr Virus infections CD21 serves as an entry receptor facilitating pathogen establishment which can result in chronic conditions or even malignancies.

Product protocols

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Target data

Serves as a receptor for various ligands including complement component CD3d, HNRNPU OR IFNA1 (PubMed : 1849076, PubMed : 21527715, PubMed : 7753047). When C3d is bound to antigens, attaches to C3d on B-cell surface and thereby facilitates the recognition and uptake of antigens by B-cells (PubMed : 21527715). This interaction enhances B-cell activation and subsequent immune responses. Forms a complex with several partners on the surface of B-cells including CD19, FCRL5 and CD81, to form the B-cell coreceptor complex that plays a crucial role in B-cell activation and signaling (PubMed : 1383329, PubMed : 30107486). Also induces specific intracellular signaling separately from the BCR and CD19 by activating the tyrosine kinase SRC, which then phosphorylates nucleolin/NCL and triggers AKT and GSK3 kinase activities in a SYK/CD19-independent manner (PubMed : 12938232). Acts as a ligand for CD23 (FcepsilonRII), a low-affinity receptor for IgE, which is expressed on B-cells and other immune cells, and thus participates in the regulation of IgE production (PubMed : 1386409).. (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Epstein-Barr virus.
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Publications (4)

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International journal of biological sciences 21:3827-3851 PubMed40607252

2025

Interferon Regulatory Factor 4 Recruits Immature B Cells to Signal Tertiary Lymphoid Structure Immaturity and Progression of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma.

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Unspecified reactive species

Siqi Zhou,Shiqi Ye,Liang Chen,Qintao Ge,Jiahe Lu,Aihetaimujiang Anwaier,Xi Tian,Zhongyuan Wang,Shuxuan Zhu,Kun Chang,Jianfeng Yang,Tian Li,Hailiang Zhang,Dingwei Ye,Jianfeng Xiang,Wenhao Xu

The Journal of clinical investigation 135: PubMed40166933

2025

ACAT1 regulates tertiary lymphoid structures and correlates with immunotherapy response in non-small cell lung cancer.

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Mengxia Jiao,Yifan Guo,Hongyu Zhang,Haoyu Wen,Peng Chen,Zhiqiang Wang,Baichao Yu,Kameina Zhuma,Yuchen Zhang,Jingbo Qie,Yun Xing,Pengyuan Zhao,Zihe Pan,Luman Wang,Dan Zhang,Fei Li,Yijiu Ren,Chang Chen,Yiwei Chu,Jie Gu,Ronghua Liu

Aging 14:8046-8060 PubMed36227173

2022

Palmitic acid inhibits vascular smooth muscle cell switch to synthetic phenotype via upregulation of miR-22 expression.

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Unspecified reactive species

Yanchao Hu,Yajie Fan,Chunyan Zhang,Congxia Wang

Bioengineered 13:5103-5112 PubMed35164665

2022

RAB27B inhibits proliferation and promotes apoptosis of leukemic cells via 3-Hydroxy butyrate dehydrogenase 2 (BDH2).

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Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Can Meng,Li Huang,Xiangjun Fu,Bin Wu,Lie Lin
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