CD54 Antigen

The CD54 antigen, previously known as ICAM-1 (InterCellular Adhesion Molecule-1), is a 90 kDa transmembrane glycoprotein. With seven potential N-linked glycosylation sites, its structure, as that of CD50 (ICAM-3) and CD102 (ICAM-2), is related to the Immunoglobulin family. The CD54 antigen mediates the adhesion of T lymphocytes with Antigen-Presenting Cells (APC) and is involved in T cell to T cell and T cell to B cell interactions. It is also involved in the adhesion of monocytes, lymphocytes and neutrophils to activated endothelium. It binds to the integrins LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18) and Mac-1 (CD11b/CD18). It is a receptor for the rhinovirus. It is expressed by endothelial cells and by many other cell types upon activation.