Monoclonal Antibody to Beta-2 Microglobulin (Renal Failure & Tumor Marker) (Clone : B2M/961)

Recognizes a protein of 12kDa, identified as Î2-2 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 α heavy chain that contains three subdomains (α1, α2, α3) and a non-covalent associating light chain, known as Î2-2-Microglobulin. Î2-2-Microglobulin associates with the α3 subdomain of the α heavy chain and forms an immunoglobulin domain-like structure that mediates proper folding and expression of MHC class 1 molecules. The α1 and α2 domains of the α heavy chain form the peptide antigen-binding cleft. Mutations in the Î2-2-Microglobulin gene can enhance the progression of malignant melanoma phenotypes.