A recombinant fragment (within amino acids 200-300) of human CD138 protein was used as the immunogen for the recombinant SDC1 antibody.
CD138, also designated syndecan-1, is a member of the syndecan family of four transmembrane spanning proteins capable of binding to heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate molecules. The syndecans main functions are to control cell growth and differentia
