Encyclopedia of Cancer

2009 Edition
| Editors: Manfred Schwab

Immunophenotype

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47648-1_3000

Definition

The overall expression of proteins that identify a specific cell type as determined by using specific antibodies reacting against surface proteins on cell membrane. The collective repertoire of proteins expressed on the outer surface of a particular type of cell.

 CD Antigens

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