NCIt synonyms : Cambridge Pathology 1 Antigen; CDW52; CD52 Antigen; CDW52 Antigen; CD52; Epididymal Secretory Protein E5; He5; Human Epididymis-Specific Protein 5;
NCIt definition : CAMPATH-1 antigen (61 aa, 7 kDa) is encoded by the human CD52 gene. This protein
may play a role in spermatogenesis and lymphocyte biology.;
NCIt note : Encoded by the CDW52 wt Allele, CDW52 is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored glycoprotein
expressed on the surface of essentially all normal and malignant B and T cells, a
majority of monocytes, macrophages and natural killer (NK) cells, a subpopulation
of granulocytes, and tissues of the male reproductive system.;