- Clone
- OX-8 (See other available formats)
- Regulatory Status
- RUO
- Other Names
- CD8a, T8, Leu-8, Ly-2, Lyt2
- Isotype
- Mouse IgG1, κ
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- Product Citations
- publications
CD8a is a 32 kD glycoprotein also known as T8, Lyt2, Ly-2, and CD8α. CD8a is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily expressed on most thymocytes, subset of mature T cells, most NK cells, macrophages, and some activated CD4+ T cells (not resting). CD8a forms heterodimers with the CD8β chain (CD8b) on the surface of most thymocytes, while mature peripheral T lymphocytes express almost exclusively the CD8 αβ heterodimer. Intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes express CD8a without CD8b. CD8 is an antigen co-receptor on T cells that interacts with MHC class I on antigen-presenting cells or epithelial cells. CD8 participates in T cell activation through its association with the T cell receptor complex and protein tyrosine kinase lck (p56lck).
Product DetailsProduct Details
- Verified Reactivity
- Rat
- Antibody Type
- Monoclonal
- Host Species
- Mouse
- Immunogen
- High molecular weight glycoproteins from rat thymocytes
- Formulation
- Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide.
- Preparation
- The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography and conjugated with Alexa Fluor® 647 under optimal conditions.
- Concentration
- 0.5 mg/ml
- Storage & Handling
- The antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C, and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
- Application
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FC - Quality tested
IHC-F - Verified - Recommended Usage
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Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested by immunofluorescent staining with flow cytometric analysis. For flow cytometric staining, the suggested use of this reagent is ≤1.0 µg per million cells in 100 µl volume. For immunohistochemistry staining on frozen tissue sections, a concentration range of 2.5 - 10 µg/ml is suggested. It is recommended that the reagent be titrated for optimal performance for each application.
* Alexa Fluor® 647 has a maximum emission of 668 nm when it is excited at 633 nm / 635 nm.
Alexa Fluor® and Pacific Blue™ are trademarks of Life Technologies Corporation.
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Red Laser (633 nm)
- Application Notes
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The OX-8 antibody has been reported to partially block T cell responses, including mixed lymphocyte reactions and cytotoxic T cell responses, and to induce macrophage activation. Additional reported applications (for the relevant formats) include: immunohistochemistry1,2 of acetone-fixed frozen sections and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections, immunoprecipitation3, in vivo and in vitro blocking of T cell responses3, 4, macrophage stimulation5, and Western blotting3,6.
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Application References
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- Barclay AN. 1981. Immunology 42:593. (IHC)
- Wallgren AC, et al. 1995. Transplantation 60:594. (IHC)
- Torres-Nagel N, et al. 1992. Eur. J. Immunol. 22:2841. (IP, WB)
- Mason DW, et al. 1983. Immunol. Rev. 74:57.
- Hirji N, et al. 1997. J. Immunol. 158:1833. (FA)
- Mitnacht R,, et al. 1998. J. Immunol. 160:700. (WB)
- RRID
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AB_756150 (BioLegend Cat. No. 201710)
Antigen Details
- Structure
- Ig superfamily, approximately 32 kD
- Distribution
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Thymocytes, NK cells, most CD8+ cells, intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes, activated CD4+ cells, macrophages
- Function
- T cell activation, co-receptor for T cell activation
- Ligand/Receptor
- MHC class I molecule
- Cell Type
- Lymphocytes, Macrophages, NK cells, Thymocytes
- Biology Area
- Immunology
- Molecular Family
- CD Molecules
- Antigen References
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1. Johnson P, et al. 1985. EMBO J. 4:2539.
2. Thomas ML, et al. 1983. Eur. J. Immunol. 13:855. - Gene ID
- 24930 View all products for this Gene ID
- UniProt
- View information about CD8alpha on UniProt.org
Other Formats
View All CD8a Reagents Request Custom ConjugationDescription | Clone | Applications |
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Purified anti-rat CD8a | OX-8 | FC,IHC-F,IP,WB |
FITC anti-rat CD8a | OX-8 | FC |
PE anti-rat CD8a | OX-8 | FC |
Alexa Fluor® 647 anti-rat CD8a | OX-8 | FC,IHC-F |
PerCP anti-rat CD8a | OX-8 | FC |
PE/Cyanine7 anti-rat CD8a | OX-8 | FC |
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Purified anti-rat CD8a
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FITC anti-rat CD8a
LOU rat splenocytes stained with OX-8 FITC -
PE anti-rat CD8a
LOU rat splenocytes stained with OX-8 PE -
Alexa Fluor® 647 anti-rat CD8a
LOU rat splenocytes stained with OX-8 Alexa Fluor® 647 Rat frozen spleen section was fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde... -
PerCP anti-rat CD8a
LOU rat splenocytes stained with OX-8 PerCP -
PE/Cyanine7 anti-rat CD8a
LOU rat splenocytes were stained with CD3 (clone 1F4) APC an...
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