Human B2M / beta 2 Microglobulin ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human B2M in cell culture supeatants, serum, plasma (heparin, EDTA) , saliva, urine and human milk. Sensitivity: 10pg/ml . The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.
Alternative Names
Beta-2-microglobulin; Beta-2-microglobulin form pI 5.3; B2M; CDABP0092; HDCMA22P
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant human B2M
Subcellular Localization
Secreted.
Sample Type
Cell culture supeatants, Serum, Plasma, Saliva, Urine, Human milk
Anticoagulant
heparin or EDTA
Precision
Intra-Assay Precision
Inter-Assay Precision
Sample
1
2
3
1
2
3
n
16
16
16
24
24
24
Mean (pg/ml)
1103
1070
5097
310
1103
4757
Standard deviation
21.97
62.06
219.17
26.97
69.48
285.42
CV (%)
7.5%
5.8%
4.3%
8.7%
6.3%
6%
Protein Function
Component of the class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to the immune system. Exogenously applied M.tuberculosis EsxA or EsxA-EsxB (or EsxA expressed in host) binds B2M and decreases its export to the cell surface (total protein levels do not change), probably leading to defects in class I antigen presentation (PubMed:25356553).
Background
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.
Reproducibility
Lots
Lot 1 (pg/ml)
Lot 2 (pg/ml)
Lot 3 (pg/ml)
Lot 4 (pg/ml)
Mean (pg/ml)
Standard Deviation
CV (%)
Sample 1
293
284
309
337
305
20.14
6.6%
Sample 2
1070
1104
1006
1045
1056
35.77
3.3%
Sample 3
5097
4645
4569
4545
4714
224.18
4.7%
*number of samples for each test n=16.
Notes
Material Required But Not Provided: Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm. Incubator. Automated plate washer . Pipettes and pipette tips capable of precisely dispensing 0.5 µl through 1 ml volumes of aqueous solutions. Multichannel pipettes are recommended for large amount of samples. Deionized or distilled water. 500ml graduated cylinders. Test tubes for dilution.
Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)
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