Expression of the CD-31 marker (PECAM-1) does which of the following?
A) Prevents neutrophils from binding to macrophages
B) Allows neutrophils to bind to macrophages
C) Prevents neutrophils from being phagocytized
D) Allows neutrophils to be phagocytized
E) Is only expressed on the surface of cancer cells

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CD-31 (PECAM-1) is expressed on endothelial cells and plays a role in preventing neutrophils from being phagocytized by macrophages, as it is involved in the transmigration of leukocytes across the endothelium.

Expression of the CD-31 Marker (PECAM-1) Does Which of the Following