Anti-chondroadherin antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the CHAD gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 359 amino acid residues and a mass of 40.5 kDa. Its subcellular localization is in the extracellular matrix and is secreted. A member of the Small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) protein family, it is reported to promote attachment of chondrocytes, fibroblasts, and osteoblasts. Post-translational modifications have been described, including glycosylation. Other names for this target antigen include cartilage leucine-rich protein, chondroadherin proteoglycan, and SLRR4A. Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat, bovine, frog, zebrafish, chimpanzee and chicken species. A number of chondroadherin antibodies have been mentioned in research publications and have associated citations. Western Blot is a widely used application for these antibodies. ELISA and Immunocytochemistry are also common applications.