CD52

CD52 is a protein found on the surface of certain immune cells, including lymphocytes, which are crucial for our body's defense against infections and diseases. It plays a role in regulating immune responses. CD52 is significant in medicine because it is a target for specific treatments, particularly in conditions like certain leukemias and lymphomas. Drugs that target CD52 can help eliminate these cancerous cells by marking them for destruction by the immune system. Understanding CD52's function is important for developing targeted therapies in cancer treatment and managing autoimmune diseases.