Recombinant monoclonal antibody to CD38. Manufactured using Recombinant Platform with variable regions (i.e. specificity) from the hybridoma AT13/5. CD38 is an approximately 45kD type II transmembrane protein, expressed on essentially all pre-B lymphocytes, plasma cells, and thymocytes. Also present on activated T lymphocytes, natural killer (NK) lymphocytes, myeloblasts, and erythroblasts. Bimodally expressed during B cell development, modulating from high in immature cells to low in intermediate ones and back to high on mature B cells. Applications: Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
