Flow Cytometric Detection of CD138 in the BM

Microbiology and Immunology
University of Miami
Post-doctorall fellow

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Company:

BD Biosciences

Product Name:

CD138 PE

Catalog Number:

553714

Our lab is concerned with studying the transcriptome and signaling changes that occur during transitional B-cell development. This is a major checkpoint in peripheral tolerance where autoreactive B-cell clones are purged. The study using this antibody was for the purpose of gating on early transitional B-cells in the BM and spleen.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Applications

Flow Cytometry

Sample

C57BL/6 BM

Primary Incubation

15-20min in FACS buffer

Blocking Agent

Fc block 5min prior

Secondary Incubation

NA

Tertiary Incubation

NA

Detection

Flow cytometry

Results Summary

This antibody provided great separation between positively and negatively CD138 expressing cells.

Additional Notes

1:200 final dilution for 1 million cells

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Summary

The Good

CD138 PE provided great separation in BM as well as spleen

The Bad

None

The Bottom Line

I would recommend CD138 PE for detection of transitional B-cells as well as plasma cells.

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