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Antigens, CD28

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Definition: Costimulatory T-LYMPHOCYTE receptors that have specificity for CD80 ANTIGEN and CD86 ANTIGEN. Activation of this receptor results in increased T-cell proliferation, cytokine production and promotion of T-cell survival.     
See Also Antigens, CD80
Other names T Cell Specific Surface Glycoprotein CD28; Receptor, TP44; Antigen, CD28; TP44 Receptor; T-Cell-Specific Surface Glycoprotein CD28; CD28 Antigen; CD28 Antigens
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Vstm3 protein, rat  0   *Antigens, CD28. Eur J Immunol 2011 Apr;41(4):902-15
FR255734 monoclonal antibody  0   *Antibodies, Monoclonal Antigens, CD28. J Invest Dermatol. 2008 Aug;128(8):1969-76

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