Beta-2 Microglobulin Antibody

Beta-2 Microglobulin Antibody

• Description: Recognizes a protein of 12kDa, identified as beta-2 microglobulin. Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class 1 molecules bind to antigens for presentation on the surface of cells. The proteasome is responsible for producing these antigens from the components of foreign pathogens. MHC class 1 molecules consist of an alpha heavy chain that contains three subdomains (alpha1, alpha2, alpha3) and a non-covalent associating light chain, known as beta-2-Microglobulin. Beta-2-Microglobulin associates with the alpha3 subdomain of the alpha heavy chain and forms an immunoglobulin domain-like structure that mediates proper folding and expression of MHC class 1 molecules. The alpha1 and alpha2 domains of the alpha heavy chain form the peptide antigen-binding cleft. Mutations in the beta-2-Microglobulin gene can enhance the progression of malignant melanoma phenotypes.
• CAS Number: 9007-83-4
• UniProt: P61769
• Host: Mouse
• Immunogen: Full length recombinant human protein was used as the immunogen for the Beta-2 Microglobulin antibody.
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: IgG2b κ
• Applications: FACS, IF, WB, IHC-P
• Format: Purified
• Buffer: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Reconstitution: Store the Beta-2 Microglobulin antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
• Limitations: This Beta-2 Microglobulin antibody is available for research use only.