CD Classification Manual: International Classification of Cell Membrane Differentiation Antigens

Author: (Japan) Shinbo Toshikazu and (Japan) Ishiguro Seikyo
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Publishing Date: 2001-06-01
Features: The so-called CD classification is actually the international classification of monoclonal antibodies targeting leukocyte differentiation antigens. From the first International Workshop on Human Leukocyte Differentiation Antigens (HLDA) in 1982, six workshops have been held so far, and the number of CD classifications determined has now reached 166. Because this classification can be used to identify and isolate cell membrane antigens with monoclonal antibodies, it was initially used for the identification and separation of lymphocytes, granulocytes, monocytes/macrophages, platelet-derived cells, and red blood cells, etc. As a result, it has become very necessary for researchers to correctly understand it for clinical purposes. The purpose of this classification is to systematically organize a large number of monoclonal antibodies historically present on leukocyte cell membranes. The main objective of this book is to explain and summarize the new CD classification in a way that is also accessible to beginners. CD classification uses many abbreviations, so this book strives to include both the abbreviations and the original professional terms, listing the original terms nearby or within the same CD item, and also provides an abbreviation reference table at the end, with Japanese translations as much as possible. This book combines the contents of two previous works, the Revised CD Classification Manual (1995) and the Supplementary CD Classification Manual (1996), into one volume. Repeated content is based on the new version. The main content of this book includes "Explanations by CD Classification Item" and "CD Classification Overview." The former provides a comprehensive and detailed description and explanation of each CD member, while the latter summarizes the aforementioned content in a tabular form for easy reference. Due to space constraints, some less important indexes and overview content were deleted at the authors' request. However, we have retained the parts we believe are frequently used and practically valuable, such as the index of monoclonal antibodies for CD classification and the list of manufacturers of monoclonal antibodies (with domestic Japanese seller names omitted) as well as the internet search reference table. To facilitate in-depth research and understanding of certain issues, we have also retained the full reference index listed in the original work. We have added the full English names and abbreviations composed of English initials next to many professional terms. However, the abbreviation reference table at the end of the original work has been omitted. I have come to recognize and appreciate the reference value of this book through my own work and now introduce it to all doctors and scholars, hoping it will be helpful to your work.