Description
The CD20 is a 33kDa cell surface antigen exists in four iso forms. It is encoded by a MS4A1 gene. Activation of CD20 increases the DNA synthesis significantly.CD20 functions as a calcium permeable cation channel.CD20 is used as a therapeutic antibody where it helps in the depletion of B cell to treat various forms of cancers and auto immune diseases. It is approved to treat CD20 B cell malignancies leukemia.
References
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