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| Alternative Names | HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, A-2 alpha chain;MHC class I antigen A*2;HLA-A;HLAA; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human HLA-C. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of HLA-C (MHC class I antigen) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-HLA-C Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9377. Tested in Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human HLA-C.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 41 kDa; calculated MW: 40922 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
MHC class I antigen; major histocompatibility complex, class I, C. HLA-C belongs to the HLA class I heavy chain paralogues. This class I molecule is a heterodimer consisting of a heavy chain and a light chain (beta-2 microglobulin). The heavy chain is anchored in the membrane. Class I molecules play a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from endoplasmic reticulum lumen. They are expressed in nearly all cells. The heavy chain is approximately 45 kDa and its gene contains 8 exons. Exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the alpha1 and alpha2 domain, which both bind the peptide, exon 4 encodes the alpha3 domain, exon 5 encodes the transmembrane region, and exons 6 and 7 encode the cytoplasmic tail. Polymorphisms within exon 2 and exon 3 are responsible for the peptide binding specificity of each class one molecule. Typing for these polymorphisms is routinely done for bone marrow and kidney transplantation. Over one hundred HLA-C alleles have been described. Functional note: Involved in the presentation of foreign antigens to the immune system. Reported localization: Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Expression/tissue context: Mainly expressed in brain with predominant expression is in the cerebellum, also present in the hippocampus, amygdala, caudate nucleus, corpus callosum, subthalamic nuclei and thalamus. Detected in the heart, skeletal muscle and pancreas.
Research relevance and current trends
- Adaptive Immunity: Researchers commonly examine how HLA-C (MHC class I antigen) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Class I: Researchers commonly examine how HLA-C (MHC class I antigen) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Host-Virus Interaction: Researchers commonly examine how HLA-C (MHC class I antigen) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative HLA-C (MHC class I antigen) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of HLA-C (MHC class I antigen) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
- IF/ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization patterns; signal can depend on fixation/permeabilization and epitope accessibility.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and shifts in expression; gating strategy and background staining controls are essential.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Family / similarity context: Belongs to the MHC class I family.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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