B2M (Beta-2-Microglobulin) has been genetically removed by CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing from NFAT Luciferase Reporter Jurkat cells. Expression of the firefly luciferase gene is driven by NFAT response elements located upstream of the minimal TATA promoter. Activation of the NFAT signaling pathway in these cells can be monitored by measuring luciferase activity.
Mycoplasma testing: The cell line has been screened to confirm the absence of Mycoplasma species.
Host Species: human
Supplied as Each vial contains 2 x 106 cells in 1 ml of cell freezing medium (Biohippo, #79796)
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.NFAT (Nuclear factor of activated T-cells) is a family of transcription factors that has an important function in immune responses, for example by inducing the expression of various cytokines (such as IL-2-3-4 and TNF-alpha) in T cells. NFAT is regulated by Ca2+ and the Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent serine phosphatase, calcineurin. NFAT is also activated by the T cell Receptor (TCR) in T cells.
Application
Study the consequences of B2M knock down or use as control in immune-oncology product development.
Host Cell
Jurkat
Uniprot
P61769
Synonyms
Beta-2-microglobulin, B2M, CDABP0092, HDCMA22P
Shipping Temperature
-80°C (dry ice)
Note
The CRISPR/CAS9 technology is covered under numerous patents, including U.S. Patent Nos. 8,697,359 and 8,771,945, as well as corresponding foreign patents applications, and patent rights.License Disclosure: Visit Biohippobioscience.com/license for the label license and other key information about this product. Troubleshooting Guide: Visit Biohippobioscience.com/lentivirus-faq for detailed troubleshooting instructions. For all further questions, please email [email protected] Warning: Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
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.