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Human leukocyte antigen DR alpha (HLA-DRA) is a major histocompatibility complex class II protein encoded by the HLA-DRA gene and forms the alpha chain of the HLA-DR antigen receptor responsible for presenting peptide antigens to CD4-positive T lymphocytes. HLA-DR Antibody Rabbit Monoclonal HLA-DRA/6840R recognizes the HLA-DR antigen complex, a widely used immunologic marker of major histocompatibility complex class II expression on antigen-presenting immune cells including B lymphocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells.
HLA-DR is a heterodimeric receptor composed of an alpha chain encoded by HLA-DRA paired with a beta chain encoded by HLA-DRB genes. These two chains associate to form the HLA-DR antigen complex, which binds peptides derived from extracellular proteins that have been processed within endosomal compartments. The peptide-loaded HLA-DR complex is transported to the cell surface where it presents antigenic peptides to CD4-positive helper T lymphocytes, initiating adaptive immune responses. Because of this function in antigen presentation, expression of HLA-DR alpha is strongly associated with professional antigen-presenting cells and activated immune populations.
In immunology literature the HLA-DR receptor complex is frequently referred to simply as HLA-DR, and antibodies directed against this molecule are often described as HLA-DR antibodies, HLA-DR alpha antibodies, or MHC class II DR antibodies. HLA-DR antibody reagents therefore detect the HLA-DR antigen complex present on immune cells and infiltrating leukocytes in tissues. Expression of HLA-DR alpha can be strongly induced by inflammatory cytokines such as interferon-gamma, resulting in increased MHC class II expression during immune activation, infection, autoimmune disease, and inflammatory responses.
Detection of HLA-DR expression using antibodies such as rabbit monoclonal clone HLA-DRA/6840R supports research examining antigen presentation pathways, immune activation, and immune cell characterization. Because HLA-DR expression reflects the presence and activation state of antigen-presenting immune cells, analysis of the HLA-DR alpha chain is widely used in immunology, pathology, and cancer research to study immune infiltration and MHC class II mediated antigen presentation.
Optimal dilution of the HLA-DR antibody should be determined by the researcher.
A recombinant partial protein sequence (within amino acids 1-200) from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the HLA-DR antibody.
Aliquot the HLA-DR antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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