MeSH definition : Differentiation antigens residing on mammalian leukocytes. CD stands for cluster of
differentiation, which refers to groups of monoclonal antibodies that show similar
reactivity with certain subpopulations of antigens of a particular lineage or differentiation
stage. The subpopulations of antigens are also known by the same CD designation.;
MeSH synonym : cd antigens; cluster of differentiation markers; cluster of differentiation antigens; CD Antigen; Antigen, CD; Cluster of Differentiation Marker; Differentiation Marker Cluster; Marker Cluster, Differentiation; Cluster of Differentiation Antigen; Antigen Cluster, Differentiation; Differentiation Antigen Cluster;
Differentiation antigens residing on mammalian leukocytes. CD stands for cluster of
differentiation, which refers to groups of monoclonal antibodies that show similar
reactivity with certain subpopulations of antigens of a particular lineage or differentiation
stage. The subpopulations of antigens are also known by the same CD designation.