Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Precautions
CD138 Antibody is for research use only and not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Protein Information
Synonyms
SDC
Function
Cell surface proteoglycan that bears both heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate and that links the cytoskeleton to the interstitial matrix. Regulates exosome biogenesis in concert with SDCBP and PDCD6IP (PubMed:22660413).
Cellular Location
Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Secreted. Secreted, exosome. Note=Shedding of the ectodomain produces a soluble form.