Cd44

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 06.09.2023

Synonym(s)

H-CAM; Hermes antigen; Pgp-1

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Marker for: erythrocytes, leukocytes

Structure: 80 - 95 kDa

Note: CD44 is an important hyaluronic acid (HA) receptor, binds hyaluronic acid and mediates leukocyte adhesion. (s.a.u. Cluster of differentiation; s.CD44 gene). Disturbances in the expression of CD44 lead to a change in the hyaluronic acid composition of the extracellular matrix in the dermis.

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Last updated on: 06.09.2023

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer