Table 1. Reported expression of different endothelial and pericyte-associated antigens on isolated endothelial and pericyte populations from healthy donors by flow cytometry.
| Marker | Endothelial Cellsa | Pericytesa | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD9 (TSPAN29) |
++ |
++ |
(Lijnen et al, 2000) |
| CD31 (PECAM-1) |
++ |
− |
(Crisan et al, 2008; Kraan et al, 2012a) |
| CD34 (Stem cell marker) |
++ |
− |
(Crisan et al, 2008; Zimmerlin et al, 2010; Kraan et al, 2012a) |
| CD45 (pan-leucocyte) |
− |
− |
(Crisan et al, 2008; Kraan et al, 2012a) |
| CD54 (ICAM-1) |
+ |
− |
(Kraan et al, 2012a) |
| CD105 (Endoglin) |
+ |
± |
(Rowand et al, 2007; Kraan et al, 2012a) |
| CD133 (Stem cell marker) |
− |
− |
(Kraan et al, 2012a) |
| CD140b (PDGF-Rß) |
− |
+ |
(Crisan et al, 2008) |
| CD141 (Thrombomodulin) |
+ |
+ |
(Rowand et al, 2007; Kraan et al, 2012a) |
| CD144 (VE-Cadherin) |
+ |
− |
(Crisan et al, 2008; Kraan et al, 2012a) |
| CD146 (MelCAM) | + | ++ | (Crisan et al, 2008; Zimmerlin et al, 2010; Kraan et al, 2012a) |
a
Expression levels: ++=strong, += moderate, −=negative.