Abcam, ab317714-100µL, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD48 antibody [EPR26531-77]

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Biological function summary
CD48 serves as a co-stimulatory molecule involved in immune response modulation. It interacts with 2B4 (CD244) a member of the signaling lymphocyte activation molecule (SLAM) family to form a receptor-ligand complex. This interaction can result in enhanced T cell and NK cell responses. CD48's presence on activated hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic cells highlights its role in cell-to-cell communication.
Pathways
CD48 participates in SLAM family receptor signaling and natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity. In the SLAM pathway CD48 enhances communication and regulation between T cells and NK cells. This communication also relates to the roles of CD244 linking it to downstream signaling pathways that influence immune cell function. These pathways illustrate the critical network CD48 is part of which impacts various immune responses.