The Recombinant beta-2-Microglobulin Monoclonal Antibody is a recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody (clone C721471) against beta-2-Microglobulin. β2-microglobulin (B2M) is a principal component of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I molecule, a ternary membrane protein complex that displays fragments derived from proteolyzed cytosolic proteins on the surface of cells for recognition by the surveillance immune system. As an integral component of the MHC class I complex, β2-microglobulin plays a critically important role in immune system function. It has important relevance to cancer biology research; for example, research studies have shown that nearly one-third of diffuse large B cell lymphomas contain mutations that inactivate β2-microglobulin gene function, thereby allowing tumor cells to escape immune detection. Produced by recombinant technology in Rabbit hosts and purified by Protein A affinity chromatography, this Rabbit IgG antibody is reactive against Human and Rat samples.
This antibody is suitable for WB and IHC applications. It has been validated by WB analysis of Raji, HeLa, HepG2, Rat kidney and IHC analysis of Human skin. The target is localized to the secreted, cell surface.