- Clone
- C8/144B (See other available formats)
- Regulatory Status
- RUO
- Other Names
- T8, Leu2
- Isotype
- Mouse IgG1, κ
- Ave. Rating
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- Product Citations
- publications
CD8a is a 32-34 kD type I glycoprotein. It forms a homodimer (CD8a/a) or heterodimer (CD8a/b) with CD8b. CD8, also known as T8 and Leu2, is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily found on the majority of thymocytes, a subset of peripheral blood T cells, and NK cells (which express almost exclusively CD8a homodimers). CD8 acts as a co-receptor with MHC class I-restricted T cell receptors in antigen recognition and T cell activation, and has been shown to play a role in thymic differentiation. Two domains in CD8a are important for function: the extracellular IgSF domain binds the α3 domain of MHC class I and the cytoplasmic CXCP motif binds the tyrosine kinase p56 Lck.
Product DetailsProduct Details
- Verified Reactivity
- Human, Mouse, Rat
- Antibody Type
- Monoclonal
- Host Species
- Mouse
- Immunogen
- A 13 amino acid synthetic peptide from the C-terminal cytoplasmic domain of the alpha chain of the human CD8 molecule.
- Formulation
- Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide.
- Preparation
- The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography.
- Concentration
- 0.5 mg/ml
- Storage & Handling
- The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C.
- Application
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IHC-P - Quality tested
Activ, FC, IHC-F, WB - Reported in the literature, not verified in house - Recommended Usage
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Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested by formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded immunohistochemical staining. For immunohistochemistry, a concentration range of 5.0 - 10 µg/ml is suggested. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.
- Application Notes
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Additional reported applications (for the relevant formats) include activation3, flow cytometry4, immunohistochemical staining of frozen tissue sections2, and Western blotting5.
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Application References
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- McQuitty E, et al. 2014. J. Cutan. Pathol. 41:88. (IHC-P)
- Petukhova L, et al. 2010. Nature 466:113. (IHC-F)
- Clement M, et al. 2011. J. Immunol. 187:654. (Activ)
- MarTchal R, et al. 2010. BMC Cancer 10:340. (FC)
- Pontiggia L, et al. 2008. J. Invest. Dermatol. 129:480. (WB)
- Product Citations
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- RRID
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AB_2650657 (BioLegend Cat. No. 372902)
Antigen Details
- Structure
- Ig superfamily, homodimer or heterodimer with CD8β.
- Distribution
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Majority of thymocytes, T cell subset, NK cells.
- Function
- MHC class I co-receptor, thymic differentiation, T-cell activation.
- Ligand/Receptor
- MHC class I molecules.
- Cell Type
- NK cells, T cells, Thymocytes
- Biology Area
- Immunology
- Molecular Family
- CD Molecules
- Antigen References
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1. McQuitty E, et al. 2014. J. Cutan. Pathol. 41:88.
- Gene ID
- 100387674 View all products for this Gene ID
- Specificity (DOES NOT SHOW ON TDS):
- CD8a
- Specificity Alt (DOES NOT SHOW ON TDS):
- CD8a
- App Abbreviation (DOES NOT SHOW ON TDS):
- IHC-P,Activ,FC,IHC-F,WB
- UniProt
- View information about CD8a on UniProt.org
Related FAQs
Other Formats
View All CD8a Reagents Request Custom ConjugationDescription | Clone | Applications |
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Purified anti-human CD8a | C8/144B | IHC-P,Activ,FC,IHC-F,WB |
Alexa Fluor® 594 anti-human CD8a | C8/144B | IHC-P,SB |
Alexa Fluor® 647 anti-human CD8a | C8/144B | IHC-P,ICFC,3D IHC,SB |
Biotin anti-human CD8a | C8/144B | IHC-P |
Spark YG™ 570 anti-human CD8a | C8/144B | IHC-P |
TotalSeq™-Bn1320 anti-human CD8a | C8/144B | SB |
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