The human CD10 antigen is a single pass, type II transmembrane, 100 kD cell surface glycoprotein belonging to the peptidase M13 family. This antigen plays an important role in the pathogenesis of oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma.

In this exclusive commentary, some insights on CD-1, which is a novel diagnostic marker for the detection of oral carcinoma are shared to the community.