The cell line has been screened to confirm the absence of Mycoplasma species.
Background
Beta-2-Microglobulin is a required component of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class 1 molecules, which present peptide fragments from within the cell to cytotoxic T cells as part of the adaptive immune system. The protein forms amyloid fibrils in some pathological conditions. A mutation in this gene drives hypercatabolic hypoproteinemia. B2M plays an essential role both in governing MHC class I molecule stability and in promoting antigen binding and presenting the antigen to CD3/TCR complex of CD8+ T cells.
Storage/Stability
Cells are shipped in dry ice and should immediately be thawed or stored in liquid nitrogen upon receipt. Do not use a -80°C freezer for long term storage.
Growth Media
For best results, it is highly recommended to use these validated and optimized media from BPS Bioscience. Other preparations or formulations of media may result in suboptimal performance.
Thaw Medium 2 (BPS Bioscience #60184): RPMI 1640 medium supplemented with 10% FBS, 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin.
Applications
Study the consequences of B2M knock-down
Study T cell activation, antigen presentation, and immune responses.
Shipping Temperature
-80°C
Notes
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