Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal beta 2 Microglobulin antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, Protein Array and reacts with Human, Recombinant full length protein - Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human B2M.
IgG2b
Mouse
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 0.05% BSA
Liquid
Monoclonal
IHC-P | Protein Array | |
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Human | Tested | Expected |
Primates | Predicted | Predicted |
Recombinant full length protein - Human | Not recommended | Tested |
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Species Human | Dilution info 0.5-1 µg/mL | Notes Incubate with primary antibody for 30 minutes at room temperature. Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
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Species Primates | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Recombinant full length protein - Human | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Recombinant full length protein - Human | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Human | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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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).
CDABP0092, HDCMA22P, B2M, Beta-2-microglobulin
Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal beta 2 Microglobulin antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, Protein Array and reacts with Human, Recombinant full length protein - Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Full Length Protein corresponding to Human B2M.
IgG2b
Mouse
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 0.05% BSA
Liquid
Monoclonal
rB2M/961
Affinity purification Protein A/G
kappa
Purified from bioreactor concentrate by Protein A/G.
Blue Ice
1-2 weeks
+4°C
-20°C
Upon delivery aliquot
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
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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.
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.
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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ab234404 was tested in protein array against over 19000 different full-length human proteins.
Z- and S- Score: The Z-score represents the strength of a signal that a monoclonal antibody (MAb) (in combination with a fluorescently-tagged anti-IgG secondary antibody) produces when binding to a particular protein on the HuProtTM array. Z-scores are described in units of standard deviations (SD's) above the mean value of all signals generated on that array. If targets on HuProtTM are arranged in descending order of the Z-score, the S-score is the difference (also in units of SD's) between the Z-score. S-score therefore represents the relative target specificity of a MAb to its intended target.
A MAb is specific to its intended target if the MAb has an S-score of at least 2.5. For example, if a MAb binds to protein X with a Z-score of 43 and to protein Y with a Z-score of 14, then the S-score for the binding of that MAb to protein X is equal to 29.
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human colon tissue stained for beta 2 Microglobulin with ab234404 at 1 μg/ml in immunohistochemical analysis.
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human lung carcinoma tissue stained for beta 2 Microglobulin with ab234404 at 1 μg/ml in immunohistochemical analysis.
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