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MR1 Antibody MR1/7579 / MR1 Antigen Presentation Antibody recognizes MR1, a non-classical major histocompatibility complex-related molecule specialized for the presentation of small-molecule antigens. MR1 associates with beta-2-microglobulin and presents metabolite-derived antigens to MR1-restricted T cells, particularly mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells. This function distinguishes MR1 from classical MHC class I molecules, which primarily present peptide antigens.
MR1 provides an important molecular connection between microbial metabolism and immune surveillance. Among the best-characterized MR1 ligands are intermediates derived from microbial riboflavin biosynthesis. When presented by MR1, these metabolites can be recognized by MAIT-cell T cell receptors and stimulate rapid immune responses. MR1-mediated antigen presentation therefore enables immune cells to detect metabolic signatures associated with a broad range of microorganisms.
MR1 trafficking and surface expression are closely regulated by ligand binding. In the absence of an appropriate ligand, much of the MR1 protein remains within intracellular compartments. Binding of suitable metabolites stabilizes MR1 and promotes trafficking of MR1-antigen complexes to the cell surface for recognition by MR1-restricted T cells. This regulated process makes an MR1 Antigen Presentation Antibody relevant to studies of metabolite sensing, antigen presentation and MAIT cell activation.
MR1-dependent immunity is studied extensively in host defense and mucosal immunology, while MR1-restricted T-cell responses are also being investigated in inflammation and cancer. Because MR1 is highly conserved and has limited polymorphism compared with classical MHC molecules, the MR1-MAIT cell axis represents a distinctive branch of cellular immunity with potential relevance across diverse disease settings.
Clone MR1/7579 is a mouse monoclonal MR1 Antibody generated against recombinant human MR1 protein. Researchers investigating MR1-mediated antigen presentation and related immune mechanisms can explore additional targets on our Immunology Antibodies page. NSJ Bioreagents provides antibodies for research into immune recognition and antigen presentation. An MR1 Antibody provides a research tool for investigating MR1 antigen presentation and its role in metabolite recognition and MAIT cell immunity.
Researchers investigating MR1-mediated antigen presentation and related immune mechanisms can explore additional targets on our Immunology Antibodies page.
Optimal dilution of the MR1 Antibody MR1/7579 / MR1 Antigen Presentation Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
A recombinant partial protein sequence (within amino acids 50-250) from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the MR1 antibody.
Aliquot the MR1 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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