Beckman Cd14-Rd1, 322a-1, 100 Tests, Ce, Ivd

Beckman the cd14 antigen is a glycosyl-phosphatidylinositol-linked single-chain surface membrane glycoprotein with a molecular weight of 53-55 kda. it functions as a high affinity receptor for the complex of lipopolysaccharide (lps) and the lps-binding protein (lbp). it is found on cells of myelomonocytic lineage. cd14 antigen is strongly expressed on monocytes, macrophages, and weakly on neutrophils. it is also weakly expressed on b lymphocytes, but is absent from t lymphocytes, nk cells, red blood cells and platelets. it is found on langerhans cells, follicular dendritic cells and histiocytes. - BKMPFZ (Additional S&H Or Hazmat Fees May Apply)