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Cluster Of Differentiation 4 (Noun)

Meaning

A glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of helper T cells; "CD4 is a receptor for HIV in humans".

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • CD4, also known as cluster of differentiation 4, is a glycoprotein that plays a crucial role in the immune system by facilitating the activation of T cells.
  • The cluster of differentiation 4 is a receptor that HIV uses to gain entry into the host cells, making it a key target for antiretroviral therapy.
  • Researchers have been studying the cluster of differentiation 4 to better understand its role in the immune response and to develop new treatments for HIV.
  • The cluster of differentiation 4 is a type of glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of helper T cells, which are a type of immune cell.
  • The discovery of the cluster of differentiation 4 as a receptor for HIV has led to significant advances in the treatment and management of the disease.

Synonyms

  • CD4
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