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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 involved in peptide antigen presentation to CD4-positive T lymphocytes. HLA-DRA Antibody for WB enables detection of this MHC class II protein by western blot, supporting analysis of HLA-DR alpha expression in immune cell populations and experimental systems studying antigen presentation pathways.
The HLA-DR antigen complex consists of an alpha chain encoded by HLA-DRA and a beta chain encoded by HLA-DRB genes. Together these chains form a heterodimeric receptor located on the cell surface of antigen-presenting cells, where it binds peptides generated from extracellular proteins processed within endosomal compartments. Once loaded with antigenic peptides, the HLA-DR complex presents these peptides to CD4-positive helper T cells, initiating adaptive immune responses. Because of this role in immune activation, expression of HLA-DR alpha is primarily associated with professional antigen-presenting cells including B lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and certain activated epithelial and immune cells.
HLA-DRA antibody reagents detect the alpha chain of the HLA-DR antigen, which is also referred to as HLA-DR alpha or the MHC class II DR alpha chain in immunology literature. Expression of this molecule is tightly regulated and can be strongly induced by inflammatory cytokines such as interferon-gamma. As a result, elevated HLA-DR alpha levels are frequently observed during immune activation, inflammatory disease, infection, and within tumor microenvironments characterized by immune cell infiltration. Because MHC class II proteins are key mediators of immune surveillance, analysis of HLA-DRA expression can provide insight into immune activation and antigen presentation activity in both normal and pathological conditions.
Western blot analysis of HLA-DRA expression allows researchers to evaluate the presence and relative abundance of the HLA-DR alpha chain in cell lysates and experimental samples. This approach is commonly used to confirm expression of MHC class II proteins in immune cell lines, lymphoid tissues, and experimental models investigating immune regulation. Clone 8I10H1 is a mouse monoclonal antibody that recognizes HLA-DRA and supports detection of the HLA-DR alpha chain in western blot experiments designed to analyze antigen presentation pathways and immune-related signaling processes.
Optimal dilution of the HLA-DRA antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Recombinant human protein (amino acids I26-L254) was used as the immunogen for the HLA-DRA antibody.
After reconstitution, the HLA-DRA 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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