About The Medical Condition CD56 Antigen

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CD56 Antigen

CD56 Antigen Medical Condition Defined & Explained
CD56 Antigen Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition CD56 Antigen?

The 140-kD isoform of NCAM (neural cell adhesion molecule) containing a transmembrane domain and short cytoplasmic tail. It is expressed by all lymphocytes mediating non-MHC restricted cytotoxicity and is present on some neural tissues and tumors.

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