Anti-Human CD38 (Daratumumab Biosimilar)

Cat # Size Price Quantity
5018011 mg$175
5018025 mg$480
50180320 mg$960

Product Details


CloneDaratumumab
ApplicationFlow cytometry, animal model study
Host SpeciesMammalian cells
FormatLiquid
Product DescriptionAnti-Human CD38 (Daratumumab Biosimilar)
IsotypeHuman IgG1
Regulatory StatusRUO
ClonalityRecombinant
ImmunogenHuman CD38
Species specificityHuman
Purity>95% by reducing SDS-PAGE
GradeIn vivo
Storage Conditions4ºC
Maximal Shelf Life12 months
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Background Information


Daratumumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody belonging to the immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) subclass. It was developed using recombinant DNA technology and produced in mammalian expression systems such as Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells to maintain human-like post-translational modifications including glycosylation and disulfide linkage formation. The molecule has a molecular weight of approximately 148 kilodaltons (kDa) and consists of two identical heavy chains and two identical light chains connected by disulfide bonds, forming the canonical Y-shaped IgG antibody structure. Each heavy chain contains one variable (VH) and three constant (CH1–CH3) domains, while each light chain contains one variable (VL) and one constant (CL) domain.

The antigen-binding sites of Daratumumab are located within the complementarity-determining regions (CDRs) of the VH and VL domains, which confer specificity toward CD38, a transmembrane glycoprotein expressed at varying densities on many cell types. The binding interface between Daratumumab and CD38 is characterized by high-affinity interactions involving hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic forces, and electrostatic complementarity. Structural studies have shown that Daratumumab binds to a conformational epitope on CD38 composed of both protein and carbohydrate residues, highlighting its precise steric complementarity with the target antigen. This interaction enables the antibody to influence CD38’s enzymatic and receptor-mediated functions in experimental models, such as those modulating calcium signaling and cellular adhesion.

The Fc (fragment crystallizable) region of Daratumumab, typical of IgG1 molecules, promotes molecular stability and mediates effector interactions by engaging Fc gamma receptors (FcγRs) on immune cells and the complement protein C1q. These engagements can initiate immune mechanisms such as complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) under laboratory conditions. Additionally, the Fc region interacts with neonatal Fc receptors (FcRn), extending the antibody’s circulatory half-life through recycling.

Data Sheets


Anti-Human CD38 (Daratumumab Biosimilar) TDS

Related Protocols


Flow Cytometry Protocol


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