Invitrogen™ beta-2 Microglobulin Polyclonal Antibody

Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Supplier:  Invitrogen™ PA529580

Catalog No. PIPA529580

Description

Recommended positive controls: A431, mouse plasma, rat plasma, HeLa, B2M shRNA-transfected HeLa, marmoset rProtein. Predicted reactivity: Rhesus Monkey (92%), Chimpanzee (100%). Store product as a concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening the vial.

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.

Specifications

• Antigen: beta-2 Microglobulin
• Classification: Polyclonal
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Gene: B2m
• Gene Alias: B2m; B2-microglobulin; b2m-W01; b2m-W03; b2m-Z01; b2m-Z02; b2m-Z03; Beta 2 microglobin; Beta 2 microglobulin; beta 2-microglobulin; beta chain of MHC class I molecules; Beta2 microglobulin; beta-2 microglobulin; beta-2 microglobulin preprotein; beta2m; beta2-m; beta-2-microglobin; beta-2-microglobulin; beta-2-microglobulin C-terminal fragment (55 AA); Beta-2-microglobulin form pI 5.3; B-F; CDABP0092; HDCMA22P; IMD43; Lactollin; Ly-m11; MHC Class I; microglobulin beta-2; Orla-B2m
• Host Species: Rabbit
• Purification Method: Antigen affinity chromatography
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Gene ID (Entrez): 12010, 24223, 567
• Content And Storage: Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
• Form: Liquid

• Applications: Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin), Immunoprecipitation, Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry
• Concentration: 0.37 mg/mL
• Formulation: PBS with 1% BSA, 20% glycerol and 0.025% ProClin 300; pH 7
• Gene Accession No.: P01887, P07151, P61769
• Gene Symbols: B2m
• Immunogen: Full length human beta 2 Microglobulin Recombinant protein.
• Quantity: 100 μL
• Primary or Secondary: Primary
• Target Species: Human, Mouse, Monkey, Rat
• Product Type: Antibody
• Isotype: IgG

Safety and Handling

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