CD22, a type Ⅰ transmembrane glycoprotein with ~135 000 relative molecular mass, is a member of the sialic acid adhesin family in the immunoglobulin superfamily. CD22 is an inhibitory auxiliary receptor for B cell receptors and closely related to the development, differentiation, and function of B cells. CD22 is specifically expressed on the surface of mature B cells and 90% of B lymphoma cells. Therefore, anti-CD22 antibody drug has become one of the hot spots in the treatment of related tumors. This article reviews the molecular characteristics and functions of CD22, as well as research progress of CD22-targeted therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.