Anti-Human CD138 (Syndecan-1) Purified

Description: The DL-101 monoclonal antibody reacts with human CD138, also known as syndecan-1. CD138 is a transmembrane protein containing chondroitin sulfate and heparin sulfate moieties responsible for binding to the extracellular matrix components. CD138 is not expressed by mature B cells but is present on pre-B cells and the finally differentiated plasma cells.

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Kainulainen V, Wang H, Schick C, Bernfield M. Syndecans, Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans, Maintain the Proteolytic Balance of Wound Fluids. J Biol Chem. 1998 May 8;273(19):11563-9.