CD Markers
CD162
Copyright: 2002-2021, PathologyOutlines.com, Inc.
PubMed Search: CD162 [title]
CD162
Author: Nat Pernick, M.D.
Topic Completed: 1 February 2002
Minor changes: 6 November 2020
Copyright: 2002-2021, PathologyOutlines.com, Inc.
PubMed Search: CD162 [title]
Cite this page: Pernick N. CD162. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/cdmarkerscd162.html. Accessed January 16th, 2021.
Definition / general
- A.K.A. P-Selectin Glycoprotein Ligand 1 (PSGL-1)
- Important in adhesive interactions between circulating leukocytes and platelets and endothelial cells
- Mediates rolling on activated endothelium or activated platelets (which express P selectin / CD62P) and other leukocytes at inflammatory sites
- Site of binding of human granulocyte ehrlichiosis bacteria
Positive staining - normal
- Myeloid cells, stimulated T cells
See also
CD162R
- General
- A.K.A. PEN5
- Positive staining (normal)
- NK cells
