Thermo Fisher Scientific beta 2-MG Monoclonal Antibody (B2E5)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

Assay-dependent

-

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

B2E5

Immunogen

Recombinant Beta-2-MG protein.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Protein G

Storage buffer

PBS with 1% BSA, 50% glycerol

Contains

0.09% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Target Information

Beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) is a 12-14 kDa protein that is a subunit of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I. Human beta 2 Microglobulin associated with HLA Class I antigens are expressed on many types of cells including lymphocytes, thymocytes, monocytes, granulocytes, platelets, endothelial cells, and epithelial cells, but is absent on erythrocytes. Beta-2 microglobulin is also found in free form in the plasma. The amino acid sequence of Beta-2-microglobulin is homologous to the constant regions of immunoglobulin heavy and light chains, with a predominantly beta pleated sheet structure. The protein is ubiquitously expressed in the cytoplasm, and is involved in antigen processing and presentation. Beta-2-microglobulin also plays a role in TCR signaling, and downstream signaling in naive CD8+ cells. Beta 2-microglobulin is encoded by the B2M gene located on chromosome 15. A mutation in the Beta-2-microglobulin gene has been shown to result in hypercatabolic hypoproteinemia. Levels of beta 2 microglobulin can be used to assess renal function in kidney transplant recipients. Beta-2-microglobulin that protein can be used as a prognostic marker for HIV infection.

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