CD15 Antigen

**Semantic type:** Immunologic Factor|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A carbohydrate molecule found on the surface of neutrophils, eosinophils and monocytes. It is involved in neutrophil chemotaxis and phagocytosis. Expression of this antigen is associated with Hodgkin disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

**Synonyms:** - 3-Fucosyl-N-Acetyl-Lactosamine - CD15 - CD15 - LeX - Lewis X - LewisX Antigen - SSEA-1 - Stage-Specific Embryonic Antigen 1