The mouse monoclonal antibody G233 recognizes an extracellular epitope on several isoforms of HLA-G expressed in all populations of extravillous trophoblast (cell columns, interstitial trophoblast, endovascular trophoblast, placental bed giant cells). HLA-G belongs to the nonclassical MHC Class I molecules (MHC Class Ib). The antibody G233 has been found not to cross-react with any other MHC Class I antigens (HLA-A, -B, -C, -E, -F).
Cross-Reactivity (Details)
Human
Purification
Purified by protein-A affinity chromatography.
Purity
> 95 % (by SDS-PAGE)
Immunogen
HLA-A2.1/human beta2-microglobulin double transgenic mice were immunized with murine L cells transfected with both human beta2-microglobulin and HLA-G.
Flow cytometry: Extracellular and intracellular staining, recommended dilution: 1-4 μg/mL.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Buffer
Phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.4, 15 mM sodium azide
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Do not freeze.
Storage
4 °C
Storage Comment
Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze.
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Target
HLAG
(HLA Class I Histocompatibility Antigen, alpha Chain G (HLAG))
MHC-G antibody, B-F antibody, B-F-S04 antibody, B-F-S05 antibody, B-F-S06 antibody, B-F-S07 antibody, B-FI antibody, B-FIV antibody, BF2 antibody, BFa2 antibody, BFw-03 antibody, BFw-05 antibody, BFz-01 antibody, major histocompatibility complex, class I, G antibody, MHC BF1 class I antibody, HLA-G antibody, BF1 antibody
Background
Major histocompatibility complex, class I, G,Human leukocyte antigen G (HLA-G), belonging to MHC class I glycoproteins, plays important roles in both physiological and pathological immunotolerance. It gives an inhibitory signal to cytotoxic T cells, NK cells, monocytes, and some other immune cells. It also induces regulatory T cells and anti-inflammatory macrophages. HLA-G is important e.g. for maternal tolerance to the fetus, and for immunomodulation in particular adult tissues, such as in cornea, pancreatic islets, thymus and other. On the other hand, it is expressed in many solid and hematologic malignancies, where it contributes to evasion of the immune surveillance. HLA-G expression pattern in cancer is an important prognostic factor regarding a poor clinical outcome. Unlike most other MHC glycoproteins, HLA-G acts as an immune checkpoint molecule rather than as an antigen presenting molecule. It concerns both transmembrane and soluble HLA-G isoforms. Among other, HLA-G can promote Th2 immunological response and downregulate Th1 immunological response. For its benefits regarding allograft tolerance, including embryo implantation, soluble HLA-G (sHLA-G) can be used as a marker of developmental potential of embryos during the process of in vitro fertilization. Similarly, sHLA-G concentrations in maternal serum are decreased in preeclampsia. Transplanted patients with increased sHLA-G serum levels have improved allograft acceptance. On the other hand, increased sHLA-G can also indicate presence of malignant (sometimes also of benign) tumor cells. Another important topic is induction of HLA-G expression (sometimes associated with shedding of HLA-G from the cell surface) by some anti-cancer or anti-viral therapies, which can weaken the therapy effect. Monitoring of HLA-G in patients thus has a wide usage.