Anti-crystallin beta B1 antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the CRYBB1 gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 252 amino acid residues and a mass of 28 kDa. A member of the Beta/gamma-crystallin protein family, it is known to be involved with eye development. Post-translational modifications have been described, including protein cleavage. The gene encoding this protein is implicated in Cataracts. Other names for this target antigen include CTRCT17, beta-crystallin B1, beta-B1 crystallin, eye lens structural protein, and CATCN3. Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat, bovine, frog, zebrafish, chimpanzee and chicken species. Some crystallin beta B1 antibodies may have been used in research and have associated citations. Western Blot is a widely used application for these antibodies. In addition, ELISA is also a common application.