Beta-2 microglobulin
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[[Beta-2 microglobulin]] ('''B2M''') is a component of MHC class I system. B2M associates with MHC class I α chain, CD1 and Qa. Loss of B2M function causes iron excess. For more details, see: [[Human beta two microglobulin]]. | [[Beta-2 microglobulin]] ('''B2M''') is a component of MHC class I system. B2M associates with MHC class I α chain, CD1 and Qa. Loss of B2M function causes iron excess. For more details, see: [[Human beta two microglobulin]]. | ||
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B2M is used as a marker for certain types of blood cell cancer. It can indicate the spread and severity of myeloma. | B2M is used as a marker for certain types of blood cell cancer. It can indicate the spread and severity of myeloma. | ||
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== 3D Structures of β-2 microglobulin == | == 3D Structures of β-2 microglobulin == | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 1 December 2015
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3D Structures of β-2 microglobulin
Updated on 01-December-2015
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