Recombinant Human Ig alpha-1 chain C region (IGHA1)

Uniprot Id

P01876

Target Species

Human

Target Name

IGHA1

Target Full Name

Immunoglobulin heavy constant alpha 1

Target Function

Constant region of immunoglobulin heavy chains. Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are membrane-bound or secreted glycoproteins produced by B lymphocytes. In the recognition phase of humoral immunity, the membrane-bound immunoglobulins serve as receptors which, upon binding of a specific antigen, trigger the clonal expansion and differentiation of B lymphocytes into immunoglobulins-secreting plasma cells. Secreted immunoglobulins mediate the effector phase of humoral immunity, which results in the elimination of bound antigens. The antigen binding site is formed by the variable domain of one heavy chain, together with that of its associated light chain. Thus, each immunoglobulin has two antigen binding sites with remarkable affinity for a particular antigen. The variable domains are assembled by a process called V-(D)-J rearrangement and can then be subjected to somatic hypermutations which, after exposure to antigen and selection, allow affinity maturation for a particular antigen. Ig alpha is the major immunoglobulin class in body secretions.

Target Involvement

A chromosomal aberration involving IGHA1 is found in multiple myeloma (MM) cell lines. Translocation t(1;14)(q21;q32) that forms a FCRL4-IGHA1 fusion protein.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted. Cell membrane.

Target Synonyms

IGHA1; Immunoglobulin heavy constant alpha 1; Ig alpha-1 chain C region; Ig alpha-1 chain C region BUR; Ig alpha-1 chain C region TRO

Target Background

Contributes to immunoglobulin receptor binding activity. Involved in antibacterial humoral response; glomerular filtration; and positive regulation of respiratory burst. Located in extracellular space. Part of monomeric IgA immunoglobulin complex and secretory dimeric IgA immunoglobulin complex.