This antibody recognizes a 50KDa lymphocyte surface antigen which is expressed on all peripheral blood T lymphocytes,the majority of lymphocytes and malignant cells of T cell origin, including T ALL cells. Normal B lymphocytes, monocytes or granulocytes do not express surface CD2 antigen, neither do common ALL cells. CD2 antigen has been characterised as the receptor for sheep erythrocytes. This CD2 monoclonal antibody inhibits E rosette formation. CD2 antigen also functions as the receptor for the CD58 antigen(LFA-3). 1. Ledbetter, J et al. (1981) J Exp Med 153:310-323.2. Haynes , B et al. (1986) Leukocyte Typing II: Human T lymphocytes. New York: Sprimger-Verlag; 3-30.3. Clevers H et al. (1988). Ann Rev Immunol 6 : 629-662.4. Barclay, N et al. (1993). The Leucocyte Factsbook. Academic Press. San Diego.
Host
Mouse
Isotype
IgG1
Raised In
Mouse
Reactivity
Human
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
This antibody recognizes a 50KDa lymphocyte surface antigen which is expressed on all peripheral blood T lymphocytes,the majority of lymphocytes and malignant cells of T cell origin, including T ALL cells. Normal B lymphocytes, monocytes or granulocytes do not express surface CD2 antigen, neither do common ALL cells. CD2 antigen has been characterised as the receptor for sheep erythrocytes. This CD2 monoclonal antibody inhibits E rosette formation. CD2 antigen also functions as the receptor for the CD58 antigen(LFA-3).
1. Ledbetter, J et al. (1981) J Exp Med 153:310-323.
2. Haynes , B et al. (1986) Leukocyte Typing II: Human T lymphocytes. New York: Sprimger-Verlag; 3-30.
3. Clevers H et al. (1988). Ann Rev Immunol 6 : 629-662.
4. Barclay, N et al. (1993). The Leucocyte Factsbook. Academic Press. San Diego.