• Species Reactivity

  Human

• Specificity

  Detects the human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I, HLA-A, B, and C. Recognizes a non-polymorphic epitope shared among products of the HLA-A, B, and C loci and immunoprecipitates both the HLA molecule and beta 2-Microglobulin.

• Source

  Monoclonal Mouse IgG    _2A Clone # W6/32

• Purification

  Protein A or G purified from hybridoma culture supernatant

• Immunogen

  Membranes from human tonsillar lymphocytes    
   

• Formulation

  Supplied in a saline solution containing BSA and Sodium Azide.

• Label

  Phycoerythrin

Applications

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  Recommended    
  Concentration

  Sample

• Flow Cytometry

  10 µL/10    ⁶ cells

  See below

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Please Note: Optimal dilutions should be determined by each laboratory for each application.  are available in the Technical Information section on our website.

Data Examples

Preparation and Storage

• Shipping

  The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

• Stability & Storage

  Protect from light.    Do not freeze.    

• 12 months from date of receipt, 2 to 8 °C as supplied.

Background: HLA Class I

HLA-A, B, and C are approximately 45 kDa transmembrane glycoproteins in the major histocompatibility complex 1 (MHC I) family. They contain three alpha domains in their extracellular regions. HLA molecules are expressed on nearly all nucleated cells in association with the 12 kDa beta 2-Microglobulin. This complex binds peptides derived from pathogenic cytosolic or extracellular proteins such as viral or microbial proteins. It presents these peptides on the cell surface for recognition by the T cell receptor on CD8+ cytotoxic T cells. The activated cytotoxic T cell then kills the presenting cell. Mismatched MHC I alleles between a host and a donor lead to transplant rejection.

• References:

1. Barnstable, C.J. et al. (1978) Cell 14:9.

• Long Name:

  Class I Human Leukocyte Antigen

• Entrez Gene IDs:

  3105 (Human)

• Alternate Names:

  A-10 alpha chain; FLJ26655; HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, A-1 alpha chain; HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, A-28 alpha chain; HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, A-9 alpha chain; HLA Class I; HLAA; HLA-A; HLA-ABC; major histocompatibility complex, class I, A; MHC class I antigen A*1; MHC class I antigen A*11; MHC class I antigen A*80