Western Blotting (WB), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p))
Specificity
The antibody MEM-G/2 recognizes the free heavy chain of all the HLA-G isoforms. HLA-G belongs to the MHC Class I molecules (MHC Class Ib, nonclassical) and it is expressed on the surface of trophoblast cells.
Characteristics
Synonyms: HLA-6.0, HLAG, MHC class I antigen G, HLA class I histocompatibility antigen
Purification
Protein A affinity chromatography
Immunogen
Bacterially expressed recombinant HLA-G heavy chain (denaturated).
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin sections). Western Blotting. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
1.0 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 with 15 mM sodium azide as preservative
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch.
Expiry Date
12 months
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
HLA G belongs to the HLA class I heavy chain paralogues. It is a heterodimer consisting of a heavy chain (with a1, a2, a3 domains) and a light chain (beta 2 microglobulin). Alternate splicing provides both soluble and membrane bound forms of HLA G, with two soluble isoforms and four membrane bound isoforms. HLA G may be part of the fetal protection system and is expressed on fetal derived placental cells.Synonyms: HLA class I histocompatibility antigen, HLA-6.0, HLAG, MHC class I antigen G