Anti-Human HLA-A2 APC

Description: This BB7.2 monoclonal antibody recognizes the human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecule HLA-A2, which is a member of the HLA-A family. MHC class I exists as a single alpha chain composed of three domains. This molecule associates with beta 2-microglobulin and is expressed on all nucleated cells.

The BB7.2 monoclonal antibody has been reported to exhibit blocking activity, as well as recognize HLA-A28.

References: Lubben NB, Sahlender DA, Motley AM, Lehner PJ, Benaroch P, Robinson MS. HIV-1 Nef-induced down-regulation of MHC class I requires AP-1 and clathrin but not PACS-1 and is impeded by AP-2. Mol Biol Cell. 2007 Sep;18(9):3351-65. (BB7.2, FC)

Kasper MR, Roeth JF, Williams M, Filzen TM, Fleis RI, Collins KL. HIV-1 Nef disrupts antigen presentation early in the secretory pathway. J Biol Chem. 2005 Apr 1;280(13):12840-8. (BB7.2, IP)

Brossart P, Heinrich KS, Stuhler G, Behnke L, Reichardt VL, Stevanovic S, Muhm A, Rammensee HG, Kanz L, Brugger W. Identification of HLA-A2-restricted T-cell epitopes derived from the MUC1 tumor antigen for broadly applicable vaccine therapies. Blood. 1999 Jun 15;93(12):4309-17. (BB7.2, FA)

Parham P, Brodsky FM. Partial purification and some properties of BB7.2. A cytotoxic monoclonal antibody with specificity for HLA-A2 and a variant of HLA-A28. Hum Immunol. 1981 Dec;3(4):277-99. (BB7.2, FA)