B2m

Function

Component of the class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to the immune system.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the beta-2-microglobulin family.

Cellular localization

• Secreted

Alternative names

Beta-2-microglobulin, B2m

Database links

swissprot:P01887 entrezGene:14132 entrezGene:12010

Other research areas

• Immunology & Infectious Disease