What is the Cellular Role of the CD11 Protein?
The CD11 protein is actually a heterodimer complex that consists of CD11b and CD18. CD11 is involved in numerous adhesion-related associations between cells such as monocytes, macrophages, natural killer (NK) cells, and granulocytes. CD11 also regulates the uptake of complement-coated particles within cells. It has also gained usage as a microglial marker for tissues derived from the nervous system.
