Abstract
Tetraspanins represent a family of surface proteins whose immune function is largely unknown. Here, Mark D. Wright and Kirsten L. Puls discuss two members of this family. CD53 appears to function as a marker for positive selection of thymocytes and perhaps influences intrathymic migration, whereas CD37 may function in T- and B-cell responses to mitogens.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 25-27 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Immunologist |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |