HLA class II histocompatibility antigen, DP alpha 1 chain, DP(W3), DP(W4), HLA-SB alpha chain, MHC class II DP3-alpha, MHC class II DPA1, HLA-DPA1, HLA-DP1A, HLASB
Product description
HLA-DPA1 belongs to the HLA class II alpha chain
paralogues. This class II molecule is a heterodimer consisting of
an alpha (DPA) and a beta (DPB) chain, both anchored in the
membrane. It plays a central role in the immune system by
presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II
molecules are expressed in antigen presenting cells (APC: B
lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). The alpha chain is
approximately 33-35 kDa and its gene contains 5 exons. Exon one
encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two
extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and
the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DP molecule both the alpha chain
and the beta chain contain the polymorphisms specifying the peptide
binding specificities, resulting in up to 4 different molecules.1) Bailey, S.D., et al. Diabetes Care 33(10):2250-2253(2010)
Immunogen
This HLA-DPA1 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 231-259 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human HLA-DPA1.
HLA class II histocompatibility antigen DP alpha 1 chain DP(W3) DP(W4) HLA-SB alpha chain MHC class II DP3-alpha MHC class II DPA1 HLA-DPA1 HLA-DP1A HLASB
Western blot analysis in HepG2 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.