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CD68

What is CD68? CD68 is a protein made by cells that contain specialized parts called lysosomes. Cells use lysosomes to grab and break down potentially harmful elements in their environment. For example, specialized immune cells called macrophages and histiocytes use lysosomes to kill bacteria. While CD68 is found mostly in immune cells, any type of …
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