This MHC Class II HLA-DP/DQ/DR antibody is un-conjugated
Application
Flow Cytometry (FACS)
Characteristics
The clone IVA12 recognizes the shared epitopes of human leucocyte antigen (HLA) class II molecules HLA-DP, HLA-DQ and HLA-DR heterodimeric cell surface glycoproteins comprised of an α (heavy) chain and a β (light) chain. They are expressed on B cells, activated T cells, monocytes/macrophages, dendritic cells, and other non-professional antigen presenting cells (APCs). HLA-Class II expressing APCs specifically present antigens recognized by TCR/CD3 complex of CD4+ T cells. Reactive microglia and perivascular cells in multiple sclerosis lesions express all three types of HLA-Class II molecules, whereas microglia in the normal CNS expressed HLA-DR only.
Each lot of this antibody has been pre-titrated and tested by flow cytometric analysis of human PBMCs such that
0.5µg is sufficient for staining 1 million cells in a 100µl staining volume or 100µl of whole blood. It is recommended
to titrate antibody reactivity empirically for optimal performance.
The clone IVA12 recognizes the shared epitopes of human leucocyte antigen (HLA) class II molecules HLA-DP, HLA-DQ and HLA-DR heterodimeric cell surface glycoproteins comprised of an α (heavy) chain and a β (light) chain. They are expressed on B cells, activated T cells, monocytes/macrophages, dendritic cells, and other non-professional antigen presenting cells (APCs). HLA-Class II expressing APCs specifically present antigens recognized by TCR/CD3 complex of CD4+ T cells. Reactive microglia and perivascular cells in multiple sclerosis lesions express all three types of HLA-Class II molecules, whereas microglia in the normal CNS expressed HLA-DR only.