β 2 microglobulin (B2M) is a component of MHC class I molecules. MHC class I molecules have α 1, α 2, and α 3 proteins which are present on all nucleated cells (excluding red blood cells). [5] …

A beta-2 microglobulin (B2M) tumor marker test usually measures the amount of B2M in your blood. It can help find out how serious your cancer may be. Learn more.

Beta-2 microglobulin is a blood, urine or cerebrospinal fluid test to help stage a disease (an elevated B2M may indicate metastasis) and monitor treatment response.

Dec 24, 2024 · Complete information for B2M gene (Protein Coding), Beta-2-Microglobulin, including: function, proteins, disorders, pathways, orthologs, and expression.

Aug 29, 2024 · Beta-2 microglobulin (B2M) is a cell surface protein that checks for cancer cell growth. It’s known as a tumor marker; it indicates that the cell is inflamed or performing …

Beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) is a protein that is found on the surface of almost all cells in the body and is shed by cells into the blood, particularly by B lymphocytes and tumour cells. It is present …

Feb 11, 2021 · Beta-2 microglobulin (B2M), used as a tumor marker, is high in multiple myeloma or other types of cancer (lymphoma, leukemia, etc.).

A serum beta-2-microglobulin (beta-2-M) value of less than 4 mcg/mL is a good prognostic factor in patients with multiple myeloma. In a study of pretreatment serum beta-2-M levels in 100 …

Feb 9, 2025 · Title: Plasma Proteomics Identifies B2M as a Regulator of Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction.

Oct 1, 2021 · B2M, an important subunit of the MHC class I molecule, has diverse functions in physiological and pathological conditions both in tumor cells and non-tumor cells, especially …