HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, Cw-7 alpha chain, MHC class I antigen Cw*7, HLA-C, HLAC
Product description
HLA-C belongs to the HLA class I heavy chain paralogues.
This class I molecule is a heterodimer consisting of a heavy chain
and a light chain (beta-2 microglobulin). The heavy chain is
anchored in the membrane. Class I molecules play a central role in
the immune system by presenting peptides derived from endoplasmic
reticulum lumen. They are expressed in nearly all cells. The heavy
chain is approximately 45 kDa and its gene contains 8 exons. Exon
one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the alpha1 and
alpha2 domain, which both bind the peptide, exon 4 encodes the
alpha3 domain, exon 5 encodes the transmembrane region, and exons 6
and 7 encode the cytoplasmic tail. Polymorphisms within exon 2 and
exon 3 are responsible for the peptide binding specificity of each
class one molecule. Typing for these polymorphisms is routinely
done for bone marrow and kidney transplantation. Over one hundred
HLA-C alleles have been described1) Martin, M.P., et al. Immunogenetics 62 (11-12), 761-765 (2010) :
Immunogen
This HLA-C antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 66-93 amino acids from the Central region of human HLA-C.
Western blot analysis in Jurkat cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.