CD8 alpha antibody (PE)

Catalog No. ABIN2663978

The PE-conjugated Rat Monoclonal anti-CD8 alpha antibody (Clone 53-6-7) (ABIN2663978) specifically detects CD8 alpha in FACS. The antibody is reactive with Mouse samples.

Quick Overview for CD8 alpha antibody (PE) (ABIN2663978)

Target: CD8 alpha (CD8A) (CD8a Molecule (CD8A))

Reactivity: Mouse

Host: Rat

Clonality: Monoclonal

Conjugate: This CD8 alpha antibody is conjugated to PE

Application: Flow Cytometry (FACS)

Clone: 53-6-7

Product Details anti-CD8 alpha Antibody (PE)

Purification: The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography, and conjugated with PE under optimal conditions. The solution is free of unconjugated PE and unconjugated antibody.

Isotype: IgG2a kappa

Application Details

Application Notes: Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL

Buffer: Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09 % sodium azide.

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: Protect from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.

Storage: 4 °C

Storage Comment: The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C.

Target Details for CD8 alpha

Target: CD8 alpha (CD8A) (CD8a Molecule (CD8A))

Alternative Name: CD8a

Background: CD8, also known as Lyt-2, Ly-2, or T8, consists of disulfide-linked α and β chains that form the α(CD8a)/β(CD8b) heterodimer and α/α homodimer. CD8a is a 34 kD protein that belongs to the immunoglobulin family. The CD8 α/β heterodimer is expressed on the surface of most thymocytes and a subset of mature TCR α/β T cells. CD8 expression on mature T cells is non-overlapping with CD4. The CD8 α/α homodimer is expressed on a subset of γ/δ TCR-bearing T cells, NK cells, intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes, and lymphoid dendritic cells. CD8 is an antigen co-receptor on T cells that interacts with MHC class I on antigen-presenting cells or epithelial cells. CD8 promotes T cell activation through its association with the TCR complex and protein tyrosine kinase lck.

Pathways: TCR Signaling