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HLA-DQB1 Antibody / HLA-DQ Beta 1 Chain Antibody targets HLA-DQB1, a highly polymorphic major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II protein that forms a beta-chain component of HLA-DQ. Functional HLA-DQ molecules consist of non-covalently associated alpha and beta chains that cooperate in the presentation of processed antigenic peptides to CD4-positive T lymphocytes. The HLA-DQB1 beta chain commonly associates with an HLA-DQA1 alpha chain to form a cell-surface HLA-DQ heterodimer involved in adaptive immune recognition.
HLA-DQB1 is located within the MHC class II region on chromosome 6 and exhibits extensive allelic variation. The extracellular domains of the HLA-DQ alpha and beta chains together form the peptide-binding groove, with polymorphic residues strongly influencing which peptides can be accommodated and presented. Different combinations of HLA-DQA and HLA-DQB proteins therefore generate HLA-DQ heterodimers with distinct peptide-binding properties, contributing to substantial diversity in immune recognition among individuals.
HLA-DQ molecules participate in the MHC class II antigen-processing pathway used predominantly by professional antigen-presenting cells such as B lymphocytes, dendritic cells and macrophages. Internalized proteins are processed within intracellular compartments, and selected peptides are loaded onto class II molecules before mature peptide-HLA-DQ complexes are transported to the plasma membrane. Recognition of these complexes by T cell receptors together with the CD4 co-receptor contributes to helper T cell activation and antigen-specific immune responses.
HLA-DQB1 is particularly important in immunogenetics because specific DQB1 alleles and their pairing with HLA-DQA alleles are associated with susceptibility or resistance to multiple immune-mediated conditions. An HLA-DQB1 Antibody provides a chain-focused approach to studying the HLA-DQ system and complements antibodies recognizing HLA-DQA1, the assembled HLA-DQ antigen or broader MHC class II determinants. HLA-DQB1 is relevant to research involving antigen presentation, autoimmunity, transplantation, infectious disease and adaptive immune regulation.
NSJ Bioreagents provides this HLA-DQB1 Antibody for research into the beta-chain component of HLA-DQ, MHC class II biology and antigen presentation. An HLA-DQ Beta 1 Chain Antibody can support investigation of HLA-DQB1 expression and the contribution of HLA-DQ beta-chain variation to peptide presentation and CD4 T cell-mediated immune recognition.
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Optimal dilution of the HLA-DQB1 Antibody / HLA-DQ Beta 1 Chain Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Amino acids DAEYWNSQKEVLERTRAELDTVCRHNYQLELRTTLQRR were used as the immunogen for the HLA-DQB1 antibody.
After reconstitution, the HLA-DQB1 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
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