Invivo anti-Mouse CD8α Recombinant mAb
Invivo anti-Mouse CD8α Recombinant mAb
Product Details
Product Details
Product Specification
| Host | Rat |
| Antigen | CD8α |
| Synonyms | T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain; T-cell surface glycoprotein Lyt-2; Lyt-2; Lyt2; Cd8a |
| Location | Cell membrane |
| Accession | P01731 |
| Clone Number | YTS 169.4 |
| Antibody Type | Rat mAb |
| Isotype Control | S0B0997 |
| Application | ELISA, FCM, in vivo cell specific depletion |
| Reactivity | Ms |
| Purification | Protein G |
| Concentration | 5 mg/ml |
| Purity | >95% (Determined by SDS-PAGE) |
| Endotoxin | <1EU/mg |
| Conjugation | Unconjugated |
| Physical Appearance | Liquid |
| Storage Buffer | PBS pH7.4, containing no preservative |
| Stability & Storage | 2 to 8 °C for 2 weeks under sterile conditions; |
Background
CD8α is a crucial immune glycoprotein that serves as a co-receptor for the MHC I-peptide complex, facilitating the recognition of antigens presented by APCs (antigen-presenting cells) to T cells. It is a key component of the CD8 receptor complex, which is predominantly found on cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs). CD8α can form either an α/β heterodimer with CD8β or an α/α homodimer, both of which play essential roles in CTL activation and function. By interacting with the TCR (T cell receptor) and MHC I molecules, CD8α helps recruit the LCK kinase, initiating multiple signaling pathways that drive the CTL-mediated immune response.
