Abcam, ab308428-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD5 antibody [EPR26534-47]

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Biological function summary
CD5 is essential in the immune system's ability to maintain tolerance to self-antigens thereby preventing autoimmune responses. CD5 forms part of a receptor complex on the cell surface that interacts with ligands and other receptors to fine-tune immune cell signaling. Its localization and function in T cells relate closely to its ability to modulate signaling pathways essential for cell survival and proliferation. This modulation is important for ensuring that immune responses are appropriate to the stimuli encountered.
Pathways
CD5 is involved in signal transduction processes important for immune tolerance and modulation. It intersects with pathways like the T cell receptor (TCR) signaling pathway and the NF-kB signaling pathway. These pathways involve interaction with proteins like Zap70 a tyrosine kinase related to TCR signaling and the downstream activation of transcription factors that regulate immune responses. The protein CRIS1 also appears in some pathway interactions highlighting the interconnected nature of immune regulatory proteins.