This anti-mouse CD8 b-Chain monoclonal antibody is specific for most thymocytes, cytotoxic/suppressor T-cells and their precursors. The CD8 b-Chain is also named Ly-3.
CD8B
Reactivity: Mouse
FACS
Host: Rat
Monoclonal
H35-17-2
FITC
Application Notes
Flow Cytometry Analysis (see Protocols). Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Protocol
FLOW CYTOMETRY ANALYSIS:
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
0.2 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS and 0.1 % NaN3
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer.
Target
CD8B
(CD8b Molecule (CD8B))
Alternative Name
CD8 beta
Background
The CD8 antigen is a cell surface glycoprotein found on most cytotoxic T lymphocytes that mediates efficient cell to cell interactions within the immune system. The CD8 antigen, acting as a coreceptor, and the T cell receptor on the T lymphocyte recognize antigen displayed by an antigen presenting cell (APC) in the context of class I MHC molecules. The functional coreceptor is either a homodimer composed of two alpha chains, or a heterodimer composed of one alpha and one beta chain. Both alpha and beta chains share significant homology to immunoglobulin variable light chains.Synonyms: CD8B, CD8B1, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 beta chain