Antigen Background
HLA-DQ molecules are bimolecular glycoprotein complexes of 29 kDa and 33 kDa components. The HLA-DQ antigens are present on peripheral blood lymphocytes and tonsillar and splenic mononuclear cells.
Immunogen
GM-1500 human tumor cell line.
Preparation Note
Prepared by conjugation to fluorescein isothiocyanate isomer I (FITC). This green dye is efficiently excited at 495 nm and emits at 525 nm.
Specificity
Recognizes MHC Class II molecules that are preferentially expressed on the surface of B lymphocytes. The antibody reacts weakly with resting or ConA-activated T cells, monocytes, granulocytes, and erythrocytes.
Physical form
Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 1% bovine serum albumin and 15 mM sodium azide