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HLA-DQ Antibody SPV-L3 / MHC Class II Antibody recognizes human HLA-DQ, a classical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecule that functions in antigen presentation to CD4-positive T lymphocytes. HLA-DQ contributes to adaptive immune recognition by displaying processed antigenic peptides at the cell surface, where peptide-MHC complexes can be surveyed by T cell receptors. Recognition of an appropriate complex promotes helper T cell activation and contributes to the coordination of cellular and humoral immune responses.
HLA-DQ is a heterodimer composed of an alpha chain encoded principally by HLA-DQA1 and a beta chain encoded by HLA-DQB1. Both chains contribute to formation of the extracellular peptide-binding groove. Extensive polymorphism within HLA-DQ influences the repertoire of peptides that can be presented and contributes to differences in immune recognition among individuals. Particular HLA-DQ alleles and haplotypes have been associated with susceptibility or resistance to multiple immune-mediated diseases, making HLA-DQ an important focus in immunogenetics and autoimmune disease research.
HLA-DQ is expressed predominantly by professional antigen-presenting cells, including B lymphocytes, dendritic cells and macrophages. Expression can also be induced or enhanced in additional cell types in response to inflammatory signaling. Antigens internalized by antigen-presenting cells are processed primarily within endosomal compartments, where resulting peptides can be loaded onto MHC class II molecules before peptide-HLA complexes are transported to the plasma membrane for CD4 T cell recognition.
HLA-DQ Antibody reagents are useful for investigating MHC class II expression, antigen-presenting cell populations and HLA-DQ-dependent immune recognition. HLA-DQ biology is particularly relevant to studies of autoimmunity, infectious disease, transplantation, inflammation and adaptive immune regulation. Antibodies directed against HLA-DQ also complement reagents targeting HLA-DP and HLA-DR, allowing researchers to distinguish individual components of the classical MHC class II system from broader pan-HLA class II expression.
Clone SPV-L3 is an established mouse monoclonal antibody directed against human HLA-DQ and has been extensively used in published research. NSJ Bioreagents provides this HLA-DQ Antibody for studies of MHC class II biology, antigen presentation and immune-cell recognition. An MHC Class II Antibody targeting HLA-DQ can support investigation of HLA-DQ-positive cell populations and mechanisms connecting peptide presentation with CD4 T cell-mediated immunity.
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Optimal dilution of the HLA-DQ Antibody SPV-L3 / MHC Class II Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
The T4-positive CTL clone HG-38 was used as the immunogen for the HLA-DQ Antibody SPV-L3.
Store the HLA-DQ Antibody SPV-L3 at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
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