Product Details
Product Details
Product Specification
| Host | Rat |
| Antigen | CD8α |
| Synonyms | Lyt-2 |
| Immunogen | Recombinant Protein |
| Location | Cell membrane |
| Accession | P01731 |
| Clone Number | S-353-45 |
| Antibody Type | Rat mAb |
| Isotype | IgG1,λ |
| Application | FCM |
| Reactivity | Ms |
| Positive Sample | BALB/c mouse splenocytes |
| Purification | Protein G |
| Concentration | 0.1mg/ml |
| Conjugation | Alexa Fluor® 700 |
| Physical Appearance | Liquid |
| Storage Buffer | PBS, 1% BSA, 0.3% Proclin 300 |
| Stability & Storage | 12 months from date of receipt / reconstitution, 2 to 8 °C as supplied. |
Dilution
| application | dilution | species |
| FCM | 5 μl per million cells in 100μl volume | Ms |
Background
CD8a, also known as CD8α, is a molecular marker on the surface of T lymphocytes. It belongs to the family of leukocyte differentiation antigens and is primarily expressed on the surface of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs). CD8a plays a crucial role in immune responses related to cytotoxicity and local inflammation. It has the ability to bind to MHC class I molecules. The expression level of CD8 molecules undergoes changes during various stages of T cell differentiation, development, and in response to T cell stimuli. Additionally, CD8a is closely associated with autoimmune monitoring, humoral immune responses, and transplant reactions. For instance, CD8a can serve as a monitoring indicator for certain autoimmune diseases and plays a significant role in immunotherapy for anti-tumor and anti-viral treatments.
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