This MAb reacts with a 28kDa chain of HLA-DRB1 antigen, a member of MHC class II molecules. It does not cross react with HLA-DP and HLA-DQ. HLA-DR is a heterodimeric cell surface glycoprotein comprised of a 36kDa alpha (heavy) chain and a 28kDa beta (light) chain. It is expressed on B-cells, activated T-cells, monocytes/macrophages, dendritic cells and other non-professional APCs. In conjunction with the CD3/TCR complex and CD4 molecules, HLA-DR is critical for efficient peptide presentation to CD4+ T cells. It is an excellent histiocytic marker in paraffin sections producing intense staining. True histiocytic neoplasms are similarly positive. HLA-DR antigens also occur on a variety of epithelial cells and their corresponding neoplastic counterparts. Loss of HLA-DR expression is related to tumor microenvironment and predicts adverse outcome in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
Activated human peripheral blood mononuclear cells were used as the immunogen for the HLA-DRB1 antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG2b, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human
Note
Optimal dilution of the antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Uniprot
P01911
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the HLA-DRB1 antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).