Abcam, ab249550, Anti-MHC Class II beta antibody [EPR11227] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal HLA-DPB1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR11227,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab249550 is the carrier-free version of
ab170867
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The MHC Class II beta also known as HLA-DRB in humans is a protein essential for the immune system's functionality. It forms a part of the MHC class II protein complex with a typical mass around 28 kDa. Predominantly expressed on antigen-presenting cells such as dendritic cells B cells and macrophages it plays an important role in presenting extracellular antigens to CD4+ T helper cells. By doing so MHC Class II beta enables the adaptive immune response important for identifying and eliminating pathogens.
Biological function summary
MHC Class II beta facilitates the immune system's recognition of foreign particles. As part of the MHC class II complex it binds peptides derived from extracellular proteins processed in the endocytic pathway. This binding allows the presentation of peptide-MHC class II complexes on the cell surface which is recognized by CD4+ T cells thereby triggering T cell activation and proliferation. This mechanism is key for immune surveillance and for initiating the immune response against pathogens.
Pathways
The MHC Class II beta protein plays a significant role in the antigen processing and presentation pathways alongside proteins such as invariant chain (Ii) and HLA-DM. It is involved in the intracellular process where antigens are loaded onto MHC Class II molecules in the late endosome/lysosome. Additionally it is a part of the adaptive immune response pathway working in conjunction with other MHC proteins and immunoglobulins to mediate tolerance and immunity.
Defects or dysregulation in MHC Class II beta have been connected to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. Aberrant expression or function of MHC Class II molecules disturbs immune tolerance leading to self-antigen presentation and the breakdown of self-tolerance triggering autoimmune responses. The MHC Class II region is also associated with HLA-DRB alleles which have been implicated in increased susceptibility to these autoimmune conditions.