RELA (v-rel reticuloendotheliosis viral oncogene homolog A), a critical subunit of the NF-κB transcription factor complex, plays a central role in regulating immune responses, inflammation, and cellular processes. Monoclonal antibodies targeting RELA are engineered to specifically bind and detect its protein, enabling precise research into its function and potential therapeutic applications. These antibodies are synthesized using advanced techniques such as hybridoma technology or recombinant methods, ensuring high specificity and uniformity .
RELA monoclonal antibodies are designed to recognize specific epitopes on the RELA protein. For instance, antibodies like MAB21653 target the phosphorylated serine 536 (S536) residue, a modification critical for NF-κB activation and nuclear translocation . Structurally, these antibodies comprise two heavy chains and two light chains, with variable regions tailored to bind RELA.
Antibody Clone | Target Epitope | Host | Applications |
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MAB50781 | NF-κB p65 (RelA) | Rat | Flow cytometry, Western blot |
CSB-RA566133A0HU | Human RELA | Rabbit | ELISA, WB, IF, FC |
MAB21653 | Phospho S536 RELA | Rabbit | WB, Flow cytometry |
RELA monoclonal antibodies are produced via:
Immunization: Rabbits or mice are immunized with RELA-derived antigens.
Phage Display: Antibody genes are cloned into phage vectors and expressed in mammalian cell lines .
Purification: Affinity chromatography isolates antibodies from cell culture supernatants .
Key advantages include:
High Specificity: Minimal cross-reactivity with non-target proteins .
Scalability: Recombinant production enables large-scale manufacturing .
RELA monoclonal antibodies are pivotal in studying NF-κB signaling pathways.
Western Blot: Detects RELA phosphorylation status, such as S536 modification, in lysates from TNFα-treated HeLa cells .
Flow Cytometry: Quantifies nuclear RELA translocation in Burkitt’s lymphoma (Daudi) cells .
Study Focus | Method | Outcome | Source |
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NF-κB activation | WB (phospho S536) | Confirms RELA involvement in inflammatory responses | |
Cancer cell profiling | FC (p65 detection) | Identifies RELA expression in leukemia cells |
While primarily research tools, RELA monoclonal antibodies highlight potential therapeutic strategies:
Autoimmune Diseases: Targeting NF-κB activation could modulate chronic inflammation .
Oncology: Disrupting RELA’s role in cancer cell survival and proliferation .
Current limitations include:
Immunogenicity: Host immune responses to non-human antibodies .
Delivery Challenges: Nanoparticle-conjugated antibodies may improve targeting .
MAB21653 demonstrated sensitivity to TNFα-induced S536 phosphorylation in HeLa cells, validating its utility in studying stress-response pathways .
MAB50781 enabled detection of nuclear RELA accumulation in Daudi cells, confirming NF-κB activation in lymphoma models .