Product Info Summary
SKU: | A00456-1 |
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Size: | 100 μg/vial |
Reactive Species: | Human |
Host: | Rabbit |
Application: | ELISA, Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB |
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Product Name
Anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M Antibody Picoband®
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SKU/Catalog Number
A00456-1
Size
100 μg/vial
Form
Lyophilized
Description
Boster Bio Anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M Antibody Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00456-1. Tested in ELISA, Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Storage & Handling
Store at -20˚C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4˚C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20˚C for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cite This Product
Anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M Antibody Picoband® (Boster Biological Technology, Pleasanton CA, USA, Catalog # A00456-1)
Host
Rabbit
Contents
Each vial contains 4mg Trehalose, 0.9mg NaCl, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05mg NaN3.
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
Rabbit IgG
Immunogen
E.coli-derived human Beta 2 Microglobulin recombinant protein (Position: Q22-M119). Human Beta 2 Microglobulin shares 69.4% and 74.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat Beta 2 Microglobulin, respectively.
*Blocking peptide can be purchased. Costs vary based on immunogen length. Contact us for pricing.
Cross-reactivity
No cross-reactivity with other proteins
Reactive Species
A00456-1 is reactive to B2M in Human
Reconstitution
Adding 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.
Observed Molecular Weight
14 kDa
Calculated molecular weight
22875 MW
Background of beta 2-Microglobulin
Beta-2 microglobulin also known as B2M is a component of MHC class I molecules, which are present on all nucleated cells (excludes red blood cells). In humans, the beta-2-microglobulin protein is encoded by the B2M gene. The protein has a predominantly beta-pleated sheet structure that can form amyloid fibrils in some pathological conditions. The encoded antimicrobial protein displays antibacterial activity in amniotic fluid. A mutation in this gene has been shown to result in hypercatabolic hypoproteinemia.
Antibody Validation
Boster validates all antibodies on WB, IHC, ICC, Immunofluorescence, and ELISA with known positive control and negative samples to ensure specificity and high affinity, including thorough antibody incubations.
Application & Images
Applications
A00456-1 is guaranteed for ELISA, Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC, ICC, WB Boster Guarantee
Assay Dilutions Recommendation
The recommendations below provide a starting point for assay optimization. The actual working concentration varies and should be decided by the user.
Western blot, 0.1-0.5μg/ml, Human
Immunohistochemistry(Paraffin-embedded Section), 0.5-1 μg/ml, Human, By Heat
Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence, 2μg/ml, Human
Flow Cytometry (Fixed), 1-3μg/1x106 cells, Human
ELISA(Cap), 1-5 μg/ml, Human
Positive Control
WB: human U251 whole cell, human THP-1 whole cell, human Hela whole cell, human A431 whole cell
IHC: human intestinal cancer tissue, human lung cancer tissue
ICC/IF: A431 cell, A431 cell
FCM: U251 cell
Validation Images & Assay Conditions
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Figure 1. Western blot analysis of Beta 2 Microglobulin using anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (A00456-1).
Electrophoresis was performed on a 5-20% SDS-PAGE gel at 70V (Stacking gel) / 90V (Resolving gel) for 2-3 hours. The sample well of each lane was loaded with 30 ug of sample under reducing conditions.
Lane 1: human U251 whole cell lysates,
Lane 2: human THP-1 whole cell lysates,
Lane 3: human Hela whole cell lysates,
Lane 4: human A431 whole cell lysates.
After electrophoresis, proteins were transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane at 150 mA for 50-90 minutes. Blocked the membrane with 5% non-fat milk/TBS for 1.5 hour at RT. The membrane was incubated with rabbit anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin antigen affinity purified polyclonal antibody (Catalog # A00456-1) at 0.5 μg/mL overnight at 4°C, then washed with TBS-0.1%Tween 3 times with 5 minutes each and probed with a goat anti-rabbit IgG-HRP secondary antibody at a dilution of 1:5000 for 1.5 hour at RT. The signal is developed using an Enhanced Chemiluminescent detection (ECL) kit (Catalog # EK1002) with Tanon 5200 system. A specific band was detected for Beta 2 Microglobulin at approximately 14 kDa. The expected band size for Beta 2 Microglobulin is at 14 kDa.
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Figure 2. IHC analysis of Beta 2 Microglobulin using anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (A00456-1).
Beta 2 Microglobulin was detected in paraffin-embedded section of human intestinal cancer tissues. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed in citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution) for 20 mins. The tissue section was blocked with 10% goat serum. The tissue section was then incubated with 1μg/ml rabbit anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin Antibody (A00456-1) overnight at 4°C. Biotinylated goat anti-rabbit IgG was used as secondary antibody and incubated for 30 minutes at 37°C. The tissue section was developed using Strepavidin-Biotin-Complex (SABC)(Catalog # SA1022) with DAB as the chromogen.
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Figure 3. IHC analysis of Beta 2 Microglobulin using anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (A00456-1).
Beta 2 Microglobulin was detected in paraffin-embedded section of human lung cancer tissues. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed in citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution) for 20 mins. The tissue section was blocked with 10% goat serum. The tissue section was then incubated with 1μg/ml rabbit anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin Antibody (A00456-1) overnight at 4°C. Biotinylated goat anti-rabbit IgG was used as secondary antibody and incubated for 30 minutes at 37°C. The tissue section was developed using Strepavidin-Biotin-Complex (SABC)(Catalog # SA1022) with DAB as the chromogen.
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Figure 4. IF analysis of Beta 2 Microglobulin using anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (A00456-1).
Beta 2 Microglobulin was detected in immunocytochemical section of A431 cell. Enzyme antigen retrieval was performed using IHC enzyme antigen retrieval reagent (AR0022) for 15 mins. The cells were blocked with 10% goat serum. And then incubated with 2μg/mL rabbit anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin Antibody (A00456-1) overnight at 4°C. DyLight®488 Conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (BA1127) was used as secondary antibody at 1:100 dilution and incubated for 30 minutes at 37°C. The section was counterstained with DAPI. Visualize using a fluorescence microscope and filter sets appropriate for the label used.
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Figure 5. IF analysis of Beta 2 Microglobulin using anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (A00456-1).
Beta 2 Microglobulin was detected in immunocytochemical section of A431 cell. Enzyme antigen retrieval was performed using IHC enzyme antigen retrieval reagent (AR0022) for 15 mins. The cells were blocked with 10% goat serum. And then incubated with 2μg/mL rabbit anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin Antibody (A00456-1) overnight at 4°C. DyLight®488 Conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (BA1127) was used as secondary antibody at 1:100 dilution and incubated for 30 minutes at 37°C. The section was counterstained with DAPI. Visualize using a fluorescence microscope and filter sets appropriate for the label used.
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Figure 6. Flow Cytometry analysis of U251 cells using anti- Beta 2 Microglobulin antibody (A00456-1).
Overlay histogram showing U251 cells stained with A00456-1 (Blue line). To facilitate intracellular staining, cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with permeabilization buffer. The cells were blocked with 10% normal goat serum. And then incubated with rabbit anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin Antibody (A00456-1,1μg/1x106 cells) for 30 min at 20°C. DyLight488 conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (BA1127, 5-10μg/1x106 cells) was used as secondary antibody for 30 minutes at 20°C. Isotype control antibody (Green line) was rabbit IgG (1μg/1x106) used under the same conditions. Unlabelled sample without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody (Red line) was used as a blank control.
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Figure 7. Sandwich ELISA - Recombinant human Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M protein standard curve.
Use in combination with reagents from Human Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M ELISA Kit EZ-Set (DIY Antibody Pairs) (EZ1691).
Protein Target Info & Infographic
Gene/Protein Information For B2M (Source: Uniprot.org, NCBI)
Gene Name
B2M
Full Name
Beta-2-microglobulin
Weight
22875 MW
Superfamily
beta-2-microglobulin family
Alternative Names
B2M IMD43 beta-2-microglobulin beta-2-microglobulin|beta chain of MHC class I molecules|beta-2-microglobin
*If product is indicated to react with multiple species, protein info is based on the gene entry specified above in "Species".For more info on B2M, check out the B2M Infographic
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Question
My boss were happy with the WB result of your anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M antibody. However we have seen positive staining in tear secreted using this antibody. Is that expected? Could you tell me where is B2M supposed to be expressed?
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2019-08-02
Answer
According to literature, tear does express B2M. Generally B2M expresses in secreted. Regarding which tissues have B2M expression, here are a few articles citing expression in various tissues:
Liver, Pubmed ID: 24275569
Macrophage, Pubmed ID: 25356553
Peripheral blood, Pubmed ID: 16108498
Plasma, Pubmed ID: 8084451
Retina, and Skin, Pubmed ID: 15489334
Tear, Pubmed ID: 25946035
Trachea, Pubmed ID: 14702039
Urine, Pubmed ID: 7554280
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2019-08-02
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I am interested in using your anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M antibody for amyloid fibril formation studies. Has this antibody been tested with western blotting on hepg2 whole cell lysates? We would like to see some validation images before ordering.
Verified Customer
Verified customer
Asked: 2017-05-25
Answer
We appreciate your inquiry. This A00456-1 anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M antibody is tested on hepg2 whole cell lysates, 22rv1 whole cell lysates, u251 cells. It is guaranteed to work for Flow Cytometry, IF, IHC-P, IHC-F, ICC, WB in human. Our Boster guarantee will cover your intended experiment even if the sample type has not been be directly tested.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2017-05-25
Question
We ordered your anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M antibody for ICC on liver in a previous project. I am using human, and We want to use the antibody for IF next. you antibody examining liver as well as leukemia in our next experiment. Could you please give me some suggestion on which antibody would work the best for IF?
S. Parker
Verified customer
Asked: 2016-10-11
Answer
I viewed the website and datasheets of our anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M antibody and I see that A00456-1 has been validated on human in both ICC and IF. Thus A00456-1 should work for your application. Our Boster satisfaction guarantee will cover this product for IF in human even if the specific tissue type has not been validated. We do have a comprehensive range of products for IF detection and you can check out our website bosterbio.com to find out more information about them.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2016-10-11
Question
We are currently using anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M antibody A00456-1 for human tissue, and we are well pleased with the IHC-P results. The species of reactivity given in the datasheet says human. Is it possible that the antibody can work on monkey tissues as well?
H. Collins
Verified customer
Asked: 2015-09-11
Answer
The anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M antibody (A00456-1) has not been tested for cross reactivity specifically with monkey tissues, but there is a good chance of cross reactivity. We have an innovator award program that if you test this antibody and show it works in monkey you can get your next antibody for free. Please contact me if I can help you with anything.
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2015-09-11
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We have observed staining in human plasma. What should we do? Is anti-Beta 2 Microglobulin/B2M antibody supposed to stain plasma positively?
R. Edwards
Verified customer
Asked: 2014-07-02
Answer
From what I have seen in literature plasma does express B2M. From what I have seen in Uniprot.org, B2M is expressed in leukocyte, peripheral blood, cervix carcinoma, dendritic cell, leukemia, trachea, retina skin, plasma, urine, tear, liver, macrophage, among other tissues. Regarding which tissues have B2M expression, here are a few articles citing expression in various tissues:
Liver, Pubmed ID: 24275569
Macrophage, Pubmed ID: 25356553
Peripheral blood, Pubmed ID: 16108498
Plasma, Pubmed ID: 8084451
Retina, and Skin, Pubmed ID: 15489334
Tear, Pubmed ID: 25946035
Trachea, Pubmed ID: 14702039
Urine, Pubmed ID: 7554280
Boster Scientific Support
Answered: 2014-07-02