AB223571

Anti-beta 2 Microglobulin antibody

Name: Anti-beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (ab223571) | Abcam
Brand: Abcam Limited
SKU: AB223571

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Goat Polyclonal beta 2 Microglobulin antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human B2M aa 1-50.

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CDABP0092, HDCMA22P, B2M, Beta-2-microglobulin

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Supplier Data

Western blot - Anti-beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (AB223571)

Primary incubation was 1 hour.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (ab223571) at 0.3 µg/mL

All lanes:

human duodenum lysate (in RIPA buffer) at 35 µg

Predicted band size: 14 kDa

Observed band size: 12 kDa

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Key facts

Host species

Goat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Reacts with

Human

Applications

applications

Immunogen

Synthetic Peptide within Human B2M aa 1-50. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

P61769

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Immunogen

Purification notes

ab223571 was purified from goat serum by ammonium sulphate precipitation followed by antigen affinity chromatography using the immunizing peptide.

Storage buffer

pH: 7.3 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: Tris buffered saline, 0.5% BSA

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage duration

1-2 weeks

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

-20°C

Aliquoting information

Upon delivery aliquot

Storage information

Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Beta-2-Microglobulin (B2M) is a component of the class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC I) and plays an important role in presenting peptides to the immune system. B2M weighs approximately 11.8 kDa and is found abundantly in all nucleated cells. It has alternate names such as B2 microglobulin or beta-2-microglobulin. This protein is present in the cell membrane as a part of the MHC I which is important for immune surveillance. Additionally B2M is detectable in various biological fluids including serum and its levels can reflect physiological and pathological states.

Biological function summary

Beta-2-microglobulin is important for the stability and transport of MHC class I molecules to the cell surface. As part of the MHC class I complex B2M assists in binding peptides allowing immune cells to identify and target pathogen-infected cells. Without B2M the MHC class I molecules are not properly expressed on the cell surface disrupting immune recognition. In laboratory settings researchers often use anti-beta-2-microglobulin antibodies to investigate its role in MHC class I function.

Pathways

Beta-2-microglobulin interacts significantly with the immune system most notably in the antigen processing and presentation pathway. It works alongside proteins such as the heavy chain of MHC class I. B2M is important in the pathway that involves the transport of antigens to the endoplasmic reticulum where they are loaded onto MHC class I molecules for inspection by cytotoxic T cells. Another related pathway is the tapasin-mediated processing of antigen peptides highlighting the indispensable role of B2M in immune response regulation.

Beta-2-microglobulin is associated with conditions such as beta-2-microglobulin amyloidosis and certain lymphoproliferative disorders. Elevated levels of B2M in serum serve as a marker for diseases like multiple myeloma where the protein level correlates with disease severity. B2M-related amyloidosis frequently occurs in patients undergoing long-term dialysis where amyloid deposits accumulate in tissues. Linking B2M to immune system dysfunction studies have shown interactions with other proteins including components of the immune system like HLA-A and HLA-B highlighting B2M's relevance in diagnosing and understanding these conditions.

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Target data

Component of the class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to the immune system. Exogenously applied M.tuberculosis EsxA or EsxA-EsxB (or EsxA expressed in host) binds B2M and decreases its export to the cell surface (total protein levels do not change), probably leading to defects in class I antigen presentation (PubMed : 25356553).

See full target information B2M

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Publications (1)

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Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica 58:e14540 PubMed40862456

2025

Pitavastatin reduces intestinal fibrosis in chronic colitis and inhibits colon fibroblast activation by enhancing MMP-9 expression via the IGF-1/IGF-1R pathway.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Mengran Zhang,Hongping Lu,Jun Cheng

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Anti-beta 2 Microglobulin antibody

Western blot - Anti-beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (AB223571)

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