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Immunoglobulin D (IgD) is an antibody isotype primarily expressed on the surface of mature naive B lymphocytes and functions as part of the B cell receptor complex involved in antigen recognition and immune activation. The IgD heavy chain is encoded by the IGHD gene and pairs with immunoglobulin light chains to form the antigen-binding receptor expressed on B cells. Recombinant IgD Heavy Chain Antibody IGHD/8228R recognizes the delta heavy chain of IgD and enables detection of IgD-expressing B lymphocytes in studies examining lymphoid tissue architecture and immune cell populations.
IgD belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and consists of two delta heavy chains paired with two light chains, forming a monomeric immunoglobulin molecule. On mature B lymphocytes, membrane-bound IgD is typically co-expressed with surface IgM and participates in antigen receptor signaling. Engagement of the IgD-containing B cell receptor complex activates intracellular signaling pathways that regulate B cell activation, survival, and differentiation within the adaptive immune system.
In normal human tissues, IgD expression is most prominent in B lymphocytes located in secondary lymphoid organs such as tonsil, lymph node, and spleen. Within lymphoid follicles, IgD-positive B cells are typically concentrated in mantle zones that surround germinal centers, reflecting the presence of mature naive B cells that have not yet undergone class-switch recombination. This characteristic distribution makes IgD immunostaining useful for identifying B cell subsets and evaluating follicular organization in lymphoid tissues.
Detection of the IgD heavy chain can also support investigations into lymphoid malignancies and immune-related disorders. Immunoglobulin expression patterns contribute to characterization of B cell lineage and differentiation stage in certain lymphomas and plasma cell disorders. IgD heavy chain detection therefore plays a role in studies focused on B cell biology, antibody production, and tumor-associated immune cell populations.
A recombinant IgD Heavy Chain Antibody such as clone IGHD/8228R provides a sensitive reagent for detecting IgD-expressing B lymphocytes in research applications involving lymphoid tissues and immune responses. Staining patterns typically show membranous and cytoplasmic localization in B cells consistent with the distribution of IgD as part of the B cell receptor complex.
Optimal dilution of the Recombinant IgD Heavy Chain Antibody IGHD/8228R 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 recombinant IgD Heavy Chain antibody.
Aliquot the recombinant IgD Heavy Chain antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Immunoglobulin D heavy chain antibody, IgD antibody, IGHD antibody, Delta heavy chain antibody
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