Table 2.
Surface markers identifying cellular origin of blood borne microvesicles
Cell type | Surface marker |
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Polymorphonuclear cells and neutrophils | selectins and integrins complement regulators HLA-1 |
Lymphocytes | CD4, CD3, CD8 or CD 19 |
Platelets | GPIIb/IIIa (CD41/CD61), GPIX (CD42a) |
Endothelial cells | CD31/-CD42a, CD62E or CD146 |