CD30 Antibody

CD30, also known as TNFRSF8, is a cell membrane protein of the tumor necrosis factor receptor family and tumor marker. This receptor is a positive regulator of apoptosis, and also has been shown to limit the proliferative potential of autoreactive CD8 effector T cells and protect the body against autoimmunity. This gene is mapped to 1p36.22. Expression is seen in embryonal carcinoma but not in seminoma and is thus a useful marker in distinguishing between these germ cell tumors. CD30 mast cell activation represents an IgE-independent activation pathway, which is important for understanding cutaneous inflammation associated with mast cells. In addition to those, CD30 is also associated with anaplastic large cell lymphoma.