Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66]
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Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (ab237709) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting CD8 alpha in Flow Cytometry, IP, IHC-P, ICC/IF, mIHC. Suitable for Human, Rat.
- Multiplex IHC validated on the Leica BOND® MAX using Opal reagents
- Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency
- Over 40 publications
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CD8a, MAL, CD8A, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain, T-lymphocyte differentiation antigen T8/Leu-2
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue labeling CD8 alpha with ab237709 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use. Positive staining on the human tonsil is observed. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use.
Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0).
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin embedded human tonsil labelling CD8 alpha with ab237709 at a concentration of 0.1µg/ml. The immunostaining was performed on a Ventana DISCOVERY ULTRA (Roche Tissue Diagnostics) instrument with a OptiView DAB IHC Detection Kit. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed with DISCOVERY cell conditioning solution (CC1) 100°C, pH8.5 for 32mins.
ab237709 anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] was incubated for 16mins at 37°C. Sections were counterstained with Hematoxylin II. Image inset shows absence of staining in secondary antibody only control.
Customers are encouraged to optimise antigen retrieval conditions, antibody concentration, incubation times and temperature for best results in their own IHC assay workflow (automated and manual)
- Flow Cyt
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Flow Cytometry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Flow cytometric analysis of 2% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Tween 20 permeacblized human PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cells) labeling CD8 alpha with ab237709 at 1/500 dilution (Right) compared with a Recombinant Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (ab172730) (Left).
Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG Fc (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed (ab150097), at 1/5000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.
Cells were surface stained with anti-CD8 alpha conjugated to BV421.The fixed with 2% PFA for 10min followed by intracellularly stained with rabbit IgG (Left) or ab237709 (Right). They recognize same populations.
- ICC/IF
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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized human PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cells) labeling CD8 alpha with ab237709 at 1/100 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Confocal image showing membranous staining in subsets of human PBMC. The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). CD3 is detected with an anti-CD3 antibody-Alexa Fluor® 647 comjugate at 1/200 dilution (red).
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human colon tissue labeling CD8 alpha with ab237709 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use. Positive staining on the T lymphocytes in human colon is observed. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use.
Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0).
- mIHC
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Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Fluorescence multiplex immunohistochemical analysis of Human breast cancer tissue (formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded section).
Merged staining of Anti-PD-L1 (ab251611; cyan; Opal™ 520), Anti-Granzyme B (ab219803; yellow; Opal™ 540), Anti-PD1 (ab251613; magenta; Opal™ 570), Anti-pan Cytokeratin (ab264485; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-EpCAM (ab225894; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-CD8 alpha (ab251596; green; Opal™ 650) and Anti-FOXP3 (ab96048; orange; Opal™ 690). EpCAM and pan-cytokeratin share the same dye and color. Dyes are pseudo-colored for better contrast of the markers.
The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® MAX instrument with an Opal™ 6-Plex Detection Kit (NEL821001KT, Akoya Biosciences®).
The section was incubated in six rounds of staining; sequentially for ab251611 (1/750 dilution), ab219803 (1/250 dilution), ab251613 (1/750 dilution), ab264485 (0.5 μg/ml), ab225894 (1/1250 dilution), ab251596 (1/1500 dilution) and ab96048 (10 μg/ml); each using a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. EDTA based antigen retrieval (Leica Biosystems BOND® Epitope Retrieval Solution 2, pH 9.0, 20 minutes) was used in between rounds of tyramide signal amplification to remove the antibody from the previous round, to avoid any cross-reactivity. DAPI (dark blue) was used as a nuclear counter stain.
Microscopy and pseudocoloring of individual Opal™ dyes was performed using a Vectra 3 Imaging System (Akoya Biosciences®).
This data is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas and it can be found here.
This image is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas.
- mIHC
Collaborator
Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Fluorescence multiplex immunohistochemical analysis of Human breast cancer tissue (formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded section).
Merged staining of Anti-PD-L1 (ab251611; cyan; Opal™ 520), Anti-Granzyme B (ab219803; yellow; Opal™ 540), Anti-PD1 (ab251613; magenta; Opal™ 570), Anti-pan Cytokeratin (ab264485; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-EpCAM (ab225894; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-CD8 alpha (ab251596; green; Opal™ 650) and Anti-FOXP3 (ab96048; orange; Opal™ 690). EpCAM and pan-cytokeratin share the same dye and color. Dyes are pseudo-colored for better contrast of the markers.
The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® MAX instrument with an Opal™ 6-Plex Detection Kit (NEL821001KT, Akoya Biosciences®).
The section was incubated in six rounds of staining; sequentially for ab251611 (1/750 dilution), ab219803 (1/250 dilution), ab251613 (1/750 dilution), ab264485 (0.5 μg/ml), ab225894 (1/1250 dilution), ab251596 (1/1500 dilution) and ab96048 (10 μg/ml); each using a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. EDTA based antigen retrieval (Leica Biosystems BOND® Epitope Retrieval Solution 2, pH 9.0, 20 minutes) was used in between rounds of tyramide signal amplification to remove the antibody from the previous round, to avoid any cross-reactivity. DAPI (dark blue) was used as a nuclear counter stain.
Microscopy and pseudocoloring of individual Opal™ dyes was performed using a Vectra 3 Imaging System (Akoya Biosciences®).
This data is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas and it can be found here.
This image is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas.
- mIHC
Collaborator
Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Fluorescence multiplex immunohistochemical analysis of Human breast cancer tissue (formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded section).
Merged staining of Anti-PD-L1 (ab251611; cyan; Opal™ 520), Anti-Granzyme B (ab219803; yellow; Opal™ 540), Anti-PD1 (ab251613; magenta; Opal™ 570), Anti-pan Cytokeratin (ab264485; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-EpCAM (ab225894; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-CD8 alpha (ab251596; green; Opal™ 650) and Anti-FOXP3 (ab96048; orange; Opal™ 690). EpCAM and pan-cytokeratin share the same dye and color. Dyes are pseudo-colored for better contrast of the markers.
The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® MAX instrument with an Opal™ 6-Plex Detection Kit (NEL821001KT, Akoya Biosciences®).
The section was incubated in six rounds of staining; sequentially for ab251611 (1/750 dilution), ab219803 (1/250 dilution), ab251613 (1/750 dilution), ab264485 (0.5 μg/ml), ab225894 (1/1250 dilution), ab251596 (1/1500 dilution) and ab96048 (10 μg/ml); each using a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. EDTA based antigen retrieval (Leica Biosystems BOND® Epitope Retrieval Solution 2, pH 9.0, 20 minutes) was used in between rounds of tyramide signal amplification to remove the antibody from the previous round, to avoid any cross-reactivity. DAPI (dark blue) was used as a nuclear counter stain.
Microscopy and pseudocoloring of individual Opal™ dyes was performed using a Vectra 3 Imaging System (Akoya Biosciences®).
This data is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas and it can be found here.
This image is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human gastric carcinoma tissue labeling CD8 alpha with ab237709 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use. Positive staining on the T lymphocytes in human gastric carcinoma is observed. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use.
Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0).
- IHC-P
Collaborator
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
The BOND™ Polymer Refine Detection System on the BOND RX Automated Stainer (DS9800, Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany) was used for immunohistochemical labelling of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues. The protocol includes a peroxide block, post-primary reagent, polymer detection, DAB chromogen, and haematoxylin counterstain, all automated to minimize variability. Antigen retrieval was performed by heat-induced epitope retrieval (HIER) for 20 minutes in Tris-EDTA buffer (BOND Epitope Retrieval Solution 2, AR9640, Leica Biosystems, Wetzlar, Germany). For mouse and rabbit antibodies, the sequence comprised peroxide block (10 min), primary antibody incubation (30 min), post-primary (10 min), polymer (10 min), DAB (10 min), and haematoxylin (8 min). For rat antibodies, an anti-rat step (1 : 300 dilution, Vector Laboratories, California, USA; 20 min) was included prior to polymer application (15 min).
- mIHC
Collaborator
Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Fluorescence multiplex immunohistochemical analysis of Human breast cancer tissue (formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded section).
Merged staining of Anti-PD-L1 (ab251611; cyan; Opal™ 520), Anti-Granzyme B (ab219803; yellow; Opal™ 540), Anti-PD1 (ab251613; magenta; Opal™ 570), Anti-pan Cytokeratin (ab264485; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-EpCAM (ab225894; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-CD8 alpha (ab251596; green; Opal™ 650) and Anti-FOXP3 (ab96048; orange; Opal™ 690). EpCAM and pan-cytokeratin share the same dye and color. Dyes are pseudo-colored for better contrast of the markers.
The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® MAX instrument with an Opal™ 6-Plex Detection Kit (NEL821001KT, Akoya Biosciences®).
The section was incubated in six rounds of staining; sequentially for ab251611 (1/750 dilution), ab219803 (1/250 dilution), ab251613 (1/750 dilution), ab264485 (0.5 μg/ml), ab225894 (1/1250 dilution), ab251596 (1/1500 dilution) and ab96048 (10 μg/ml); each using a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. EDTA based antigen retrieval (Leica Biosystems BOND® Epitope Retrieval Solution 2, pH 9.0, 20 minutes) was used in between rounds of tyramide signal amplification to remove the antibody from the previous round, to avoid any cross-reactivity. DAPI (dark blue) was used as a nuclear counter stain.
Microscopy and pseudocoloring of individual Opal™ dyes was performed using a Vectra 3 Imaging System (Akoya Biosciences®).
This data is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas and it can be found here.
This image is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas.
- mIHC
Collaborator
Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Fluorescence multiplex immunohistochemical analysis of Human breast cancer tissue (formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded section).
Merged staining of Anti-PD-L1 (ab251611; cyan; Opal™ 520), Anti-Granzyme B (ab219803; yellow; Opal™ 540), Anti-PD1 (ab251613; magenta; Opal™ 570), Anti-pan Cytokeratin (ab264485; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-EpCAM (ab225894; red; Opal™ 620), Anti-CD8 alpha (ab251596; green; Opal™ 650) and Anti-FOXP3 (ab96048; orange; Opal™ 690). EpCAM and pan-cytokeratin share the same dye and color. Dyes are pseudo-colored for better contrast of the markers.
The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® MAX instrument with an Opal™ 6-Plex Detection Kit (NEL821001KT, Akoya Biosciences®).
The section was incubated in six rounds of staining; sequentially for ab251611 (1/750 dilution), ab219803 (1/250 dilution), ab251613 (1/750 dilution), ab264485 (0.5 μg/ml), ab225894 (1/1250 dilution), ab251596 (1/1500 dilution) and ab96048 (10 μg/ml); each using a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. EDTA based antigen retrieval (Leica Biosystems BOND® Epitope Retrieval Solution 2, pH 9.0, 20 minutes) was used in between rounds of tyramide signal amplification to remove the antibody from the previous round, to avoid any cross-reactivity. DAPI (dark blue) was used as a nuclear counter stain.
Microscopy and pseudocoloring of individual Opal™ dyes was performed using a Vectra 3 Imaging System (Akoya Biosciences®).
This data is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas and it can be found here.
This image is courtesy of ImmunoAtlas.
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue stained for CD8 alpha using ab237709 at 0.25 μg/ml in immunohistochemical analysis.
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
CD8 alpha was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg of human thymus lysate with ab237709 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab237709 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366), was used as secondary antibody at 1/5000 dilution.
Lane 1 : Human thymus lysate 10 μg (Input).
Lane 2 : ab237709 IP in human thymus lysate.
Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab237709 in human thymus lysate.
Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.
Exposure time : 100 seconds.
All lanes:
Immunoprecipitation - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (ab237709)
Predicted band size: 26 kDa
Observed band size: 26 kDa
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- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (AB237709)
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat spleen tissue labeling CD8 alpha with ab237709 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use. Positive staining on the rat spleen is observed. Counter stained with hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ready to use.
Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0).
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Product details
Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (ab237709) was developed by Abcam using patented rabbit monoclonal antibody technology and is validated for use in Flow Cyt, ICC/IF, IHC-P, IP, mIHC in human, rat samples.
Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (ab237709) specifically detects CD8 alpha (UniProt ID: P01732; Molecular weight: 24kDa) and is sold in a convenient trial size to enable initial testing (20 μL) and larger sizes for subsequent scaling up experiments (100 μL and 1 mL).
Quality and Validation
Abcam's high quality manufacturing and validation processes ensure Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (ab237709) has high sensitivity and specificity alongside high lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility.
Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [CAL66] (ab237709) has been cited over 43 times in peer reviewed journals and is trusted by the scientific community.
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Target Information
CD8 alpha is a transmembrane glycoprotein that functions as a co-receptor for the T-cell receptor (TCR), mainly found on cytotoxic T cells. It plays a crucial role in T cell signaling and cytotoxic activity by binding to MHC class I molecules, aiding the immune response against infected or malignant cells. CD8 alpha is associated with several diseases, particularly those involving immune system dysfunction
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Biological function summary
The CD8 alpha protein plays a critical role in T-cell mediated immune responses. It forms a heterodimer with the CD8 beta chain creating the CD8 alpha-beta complex that strengthens T-cell interaction with antigen-presenting cells. CD8 alpha also helps in signaling processes that activate T cells equipping them to destroy infected or malignant cells. Researchers often study CD8 alpha peptides to understand its interactions better.
Pathways
CD8 alpha is integral to the T-cell receptor signaling pathway and the cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) pathway. The T-cell receptor complex which includes the CD8 molecule transmits signals that are important for T-cell activation and function. CD8 interacts with key proteins such as the T-cell receptor (TCR) and MHC class I molecules facilitating targeted responses against pathogens. These pathways highlight CD8 alpha's role in adaptive immunity.
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