CD Markers
CD166
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PubMed Search: CD166 [title]
CD166
Author: Nat Pernick, M.D.
Topic Completed: 1 February 2002
Minor changes: 12 November 2020
Copyright: 2002-2021, PathologyOutlines.com, Inc.
PubMed Search: CD166 [title]
Cite this page: Pernick N. CD166. PathologyOutlines.com website. https://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/cdmarkerscd166.html. Accessed January 15th, 2021.
Definition / general
- A.K.A. Activated Leukocyte Cell Adhesion Molecule (ALCAM)
- Adhesion molecule, binds to CD6
- Involved in neuronal neurite extension, embryonic hemopoiesis, embryonic angiogenesis
Positive staining - normal
- Neurons, activated T cells, activated monocytes, epithelium, fibroblasts
