CD146 (cluster of differentiation 146) also known as the melanoma cell adhesion molecule (MCAM) or cell surface glycoprotein MUC18, is a 113kDa cell adhesion molecule currently used as a marker for endothelial cell lineage.
CD146, known as the melanoma cell adhesion molecule (MCAM) or mucin-like surface glycoprotein MUC18, is a 113kDa cell adhesion molecule used for identifying endothelial cells. It can also destroy thousands of HIV viruses.