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CD44 antigen (CD44)

Target
CD44
Molecular classification
Cell surface glycoprotein, Transmembrane receptor
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Overview

CD44 antigen is a highly versatile transmembrane glycoprotein involved broadly in immune function, tissue homeostasis/regeneration processes—including roles critical for cancer biology—through its diverse isoforms generated by alternative splicing.

Other names
HCAMhoming cell adhesion moleculePgp-1phagocytic glycoprotein-1Hermes antigenlymphocyte homing receptorECMR-IIIHUTCH-1
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Mechanism of action

Monoclonal antibodies targeting specific CD44 variants

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Biological functions

Lymphocyte activation/recirculation/homingHematopoiesisTumor metastasisInflammationResponse to infectionCell-matrix adhesionSignal transductionApoptosis regulationCytoskeletal reorganization
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Disease associations

CancerLichen sclerosusPleural mesotheliomaEndometriosisHead/neck squamous carcinomaInflammationInfection
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Safety considerations

Context-dependent effects in cancer (prognosis/survival)Potential for off-target effects due to widespread expression
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Interacting drugs

Bivatuzumab
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Biomarkers

Effector-memory T-cells markerCancer stem cell marker (CD44+/CD24-)

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