re:CD38/kappa-lambda

LEONARD BROWN (102554.2147@compuserve.com)
17 Nov 95 01:48:04 EST

Mike wrote

>Does anyone have experience with surface CD38/cytoplasmic kappa/lambda?
>I would like to find out the simplest procedure.

A recent paper in the BJH describes a method for plasma cell detection using
Ortho's Permeafix reagent.
They are using surface expression of B-B4 and cytoplasmic kappa-lambda.

H.C.T. van Zaanen et al. "A simple and sensitive method for determining plasma
cell isotype and monoclonality in bone marrow using flow cytometry". British
Journal of Haematology. 1995. 91. 55-59

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