CD8 antibody

Catalog No. ABIN317092

This Rat Monoclonal antibody specifically detects CD8 in FACS, IHC (fro), IP and IHC (p). It exhibits reactivity toward Mouse.

Quick Overview for CD8 antibody (ABIN317092)

Target: CD8

Reactivity: Mouse

Host: Rat

Clonality: Monoclonal

Conjugate: This CD8 antibody is un-conjugated

Application: Flow Cytometry (FACS), Immunohistochemistry (Frozen Sections) (IHC (fro)), Immunoprecipitation (IP), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p))

Clone: 07-06-53

Product Details anti-CD8 Antibody

Specificity: This antibody detects CD8a, the alpha chain of the CD8 antigen. CD8 is expressed on T-cells, and exists either a homodimer composed of two alpha chains, or a heterodimer composed of one alpha and one beta chain. The CD8a antibody has been reported to block antigen presentation via MHC class I and inhibit T cell responses to IL-2. This antibody has also been used for depletion of CD8a+ cells.

Cross-Reactivity (Details): Species reactivity (tested):Mouse.

Characteristics: Synonyms: T-lymphocyte differentiation antigen T8/Leu-2, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain

Purification: Purified IgG prepared by affinity chromatography on Protein G from tissue culture supernatant

Immunogen: Mouse thymus or spleen.

Isotype: IgG2a

Application Details

Application Notes: Flow Cytometry: Use 10 μL of the suggested working dilution to label 1x10^6 cells in 100 μL. The Fc region of monoclonal antibodies may bind non-specifically to cells expressing lowaffinity Fc receptors. Immunohistochemistry on Frozen Sections. Immunohistochemistry on Paraffin Sections: This antibody has been reported as workingwell on Zinc-fixed paraffin-embedded sections. However, inconsistent results have beenreported on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue sections. Immunoprecipitation.
Other applications not tested.
Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Concentration: 0.5 mg/mL

Buffer: Phosphate buffered saline pH 7.2 containing 0.09 % Sodium Azide as preservative

Preservative: Sodium azide

Precaution of Use: This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.

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. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Shelf life: one year from despatch.

Expiry Date: 12 months

Target Details for CD8

Target: CD8

Alternative Name: CD8

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. CD8 is expressed on most thymocytes and approximately 1/3 of peripheral blood T cells in humans. CD8 alpha/beta heterodimers are expressed only on TCR alpha/beta T cells, whereas CD8 alpha homodimers can be expressed on alpha/beta and gamma/delta T cells and some NK cells in humans. The pattern of expression in other species has not been well documented.Synonyms: CD8 alpha chain, CD8A, MAL, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain, T-lymphocyte differentiation antigen T8/Leu-2

Gene ID: 12525

UniProt: P01731