Human MICB ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests). Quantitate Human MICB in cell culture supeatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). 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
MHC class I polypeptide-related sequence B;MIC-B;MICB ;PERB11.2 ;
Molecular Weight
42646 MW
Immunogen
Expression system for standard: NS0; Immunogen sequence: A23-G298
There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant human MICB
Subcellular Localization
Cell membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Binding to human cytomegalovirus glycoprotein UL16 causes sequestration in the endoplasmic reticulum. .
Seems to have no role in antigen presentation. Acts as a stress-induced self-antigen that is recognized by gamma delta T cells. Ligand for the KLRK1/NKG2D receptor. Binding to KLRK1 leads to cell lysis. .
Background
MHC class I polypeptide-related sequence B, also called MICB is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MICB gene. The MICB gene is mapped to 6p21.33. This gene encodes a heavily glycosylated protein which is a ligand for the NKG2D type II receptor. Binding of the ligand activates the cytolytic response of natural killer (NK) cells, CD8 alphabeta T cells, and gammadelta T cells which express the receptor. This protein is stress-induced and is similar to MHC class I molecules; however, it does not associate with beta-2-microglobulin or bind peptides. It seems to have no role in antigen presentation. This gene acts as a stress-induced self-antigen that is recognized by gamma delta T cells. It is the ligand for the KLRK1/NKG2D receptor and binds to KLRK1 leads to cell lysis.
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
174
167
176
157
168
7.43
4.4%
Sample 2
694
670
590
703
664
44.53
6.7%
Sample 3
1403
1209
1282
1179
1268
86.34
6.8%
*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.
Gene ID
4277
Gene Name
MICB
UniProt ID
Q29980
Protein Name
MHC class I polypeptide-related sequence B
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed with the exception of the central nervous system where it is absent. Expressed in many, but not all, epithelial tumors of lung, breast, kidney, ovary, prostate and colon. In hepatocellular carcinomas, expressed in tumor cells but not in surrounding non-cancerous tissue. .
Sequence
Belongs to the MHC class I family. MIC subfamily.
Applications
ELISA
Research Area
Adaptive Immunity,Class I,Immunology
Storage
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.)