| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Beta-2-microglobulin;Beta-2-microglobulin form pI 5.3;B2M;CDABP0092, HDCMA22P; |
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| Form | Liquid |
| Host | |
| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human beta 2 Microglobulin |
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Overview
This product is an anti-B2M antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone CEA-2; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Reported application contexts include WB, ICC, IF, IP (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-beta 2 Microglobulin Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M00456-1. Tested in WB, ICC/IF, IP applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: B2M (Beta-2-microglobulin).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone CEA-2; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
B2M (protein: T-cell surface glycoprotein CD4) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Component of the class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to the immune system. Reported cellular localization context: Secreted . Detected in serum and urine. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Expressed in bone marrow and in tissues that are prone to exposure to microorganism. High expression is found in bone marrow as well as in uterus, prostate, salivary gland, stomach, appendix, colon, trachea and lung. Not found in the small intestine or peripheral blood leukocytes. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Cancer,Cardiovascular,Serum Proteins,Tumor Biomarkers.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): assess relative target abundance across samples, treatments, or time-points.
- Immunofluorescence/ICC (IF/ICC): visualize subcellular localization patterns and cell-to-cell heterogeneity.
- Immunoprecipitation (IP): enrich target complexes for downstream immunoblot or interaction analyses.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate B2M antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect B2M expression by Western blot in cell or tissue lysates, Localize B2M by immunofluorescence/immunocytochemistry in cultured cells, Enrich B2M by immunoprecipitation from lysates for downstream analysis
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 12 kDa; calculated MW: 13715 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 12 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Secreted . Detected in serum and urine.
- Tissue details (provided): Expressed in bone marrow and in tissues that are prone to exposure to microorganism. High expression is found in bone marrow as well as in uterus, prostate, salivary gland, stomach, appendix, colon, trachea and lung. Not found in the small intestine or peripheral blood leukocytes. .
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