Anti-CD38 Antibody

Raised in rabbit and supplied as an unconjugated polyclonal reagent from Antibodies.com, this antibody targets the CD38 type II transmembrane glycoprotein. The 100 µl liquid vial is intended for research use only in Western blot and immunohistochemistry workflows performed on human specimens.

CD38 functions as both an ecto-NAD+ glycohydrolase and a cell-surface signaling molecule, and it is widely investigated in B-lymphocyte biology, plasma cell differentiation, multiple myeloma research, chronic lymphocytic leukemia phenotyping, and studies of NAD+ metabolism in aging. Its expression on activated T cells, NK cells, and plasma cells makes the protein a useful marker in immunological research, while its presence on pancreatic islets and neurons supports broader investigations into metabolic and neurological disease models.

As a polyclonal reagent, the antibody recognizes multiple epitopes across the human CD38 molecule, supporting reproducible band patterns in Western blot and consistent staining in IHC preparations of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections. Recommended handling includes refrigeration of the working stock, aliquoting to limit freeze-thaw cycles, and protection from light to preserve binding activity across repeated experimental use.