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AB217344

Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769]

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Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (ab217344) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting CD8 alpha in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, IP, IHC-P, IHC-Fr. Suitable for Mouse.

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- Over 160 publications

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CD8a, Lyt-2, Lyt2, Cd8a, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain, T-cell surface glycoprotein Lyt-2

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Flow Cytometry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)
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Flow Cytometry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)

Flow cytometric analysis of mouse primary splenocytes labeling CD8 alpha with ab217344 at 1/500 dilution (right panel) compared with a Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (ab172730) (left panel). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

Cells were surface stained with CD4-Alexa Fluor® 647, then stained with rabbit IgG (Left) / ab217344 (Right) separately. CD4 and CD8 alpha are mutually exclusive expressed in mouse spleen. Gated on total viable cells.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse colon tissue labeling CD8 alpha with ab217344 at 1/2000 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use. Positive staining on stromal cells of mouse colon. Counter stained with Hematoxylin. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) Ready to use.

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen mouse thymus tissue labeling CD8 alpha with ab217344 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Positive membrane staining on mouse thymus tissue section (PMID : 25616911).

The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) at 1/1000 dilution.

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)
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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)

Immunohistochemical analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized frozen mouse spleen tissue labeling CD8 alpha with ab217344 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Positive membrane staining on mouse spleen (PMID : 25616911).

The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) at 1/1000 dilution.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)

Tissue Microarrays stained for "Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769]" using "ab217344"in immunohistochemical analysis. This table provides a detailed overview of positive (tick mark) and negative (cross mark) staining per sample type tested. The sections were pre-treated using Heat mediated antigen retrieval using ab93684 (Tris/EDTA buffer, pH 9.0). The sections were incubated with ab217344 at +4°C overnight followed by a ready to use Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP polymer).

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)

CD8 alpha was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg of mouse thymus lysate with ab217344 at 1/30 dilution. Western blot was performed from the immunoprecipitate using ab217344 at 1/2000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) (ab131366), was used for detection at 1/10000 dilution.

Lane 1 : Mouse thymus lysate 10 μg (Input).

Lane 2 : ab217344 IP in mouse thymus lysate.

Lane 3 : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab214344 in mouse thymus lysate.

Exposure time : 5 seconds.

Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

The two bands are different isoforms that are consistent with the literature (PMID 3085089).

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (ab217344)

Predicted band size: 26 kDa

Observed band size: 34-38 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)
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Western blot - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (AB217344)

Exposure time : Lane 1 : 3 sconds; Lane 2 : 40 seconds; Lane 3 : 15 seconds.

Blocking/Dilution buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

The two bands are different isoforms that are consistent with the literature (PMID 3085089).

The blot was developed on a BIO-RAD® ChemiDoc™ MP instrument.

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Western blot - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (ab217344) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Mouse thymus lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Mouse spleen lysate at 20 µg

Lane 3:

Mouse lymph node lysate at 10 µg

Secondary

All lanes:

Western blot - Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) (<a href='/en-us/products/secondary-antibodies/goat-rabbit-igg-h-l-hrp-ab97051'>ab97051</a>) at 1/100000 dilution

Predicted band size: 26 kDa

Observed band size: 35 kDa

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  • 565 Alexa Fluor® 555

    Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769]

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769]

  • Carrier free

    Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] - BSA and Azide free

  • 578 PE

    PE Anti-CD8 antibody [EPR21769]

  • 617 Alexa Fluor® 594

    Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769]

  • 660 APC

    APC Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769]

  • 519 FITC

    FITC Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769]

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769]

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR21769

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Mouse

Applications

IP, Flow Cyt, IHC-Fr, WB, IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Reactivity data

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Product details

Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (ab217344) was developed by Abcam using patented rabbit monoclonal antibody technology and is validated for use in Flow Cyt, IHC-Fr IHC-P, IP and WB.

Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (ab217344) was first used in a scientific publication in 2019 and has been cited over 164 times in peer reviewed journals. It's performance in IHC and Immunofluorescence in mouse samples is trusted by the scientific community.

Abcam's high quality manufacturing and validation processes ensure Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (ab217344) has high sensitivity and specificity alongside high lot-to-lot consistency and reproducibility.

Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (ab217344) has 4 independent reviews from customers.

Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [EPR21769] (ab217344) specifically detects CD8 alpha (UniProt ID: P01731; Molecular weight: 25kDa) and is sold in 100 µL and 1 mL selling sizes.

Conjugation-ready, carrier free format available for antibody clone EPR21769 - ab230156.

Antibody clone EPR21769 is also available pre-conjugated to a variety of labels for your convenience - Alexa Fluor® 488, Alexa Fluor® 647, FITC, APC, Alexa Fluor® 594, Alexa Fluor® 555, PE (ab237364, ab237365, ab237367, ab237368, ab277939, ab280863, ab306536).

CD8 alpha is involved in diseases by aiding cytotoxic T cells in targeting and eliminating infected or malignant cells. CD8 T cell dysfunction is associated with several diseases including Autoimmune disease, cancer and infectious diseases.

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

CD8 alpha also known as CD8A or CD8 protein is a glycoprotein subunit expressed on the surface of cytotoxic T lymphocytes. It has a mass of approximately 32 kDa. Found on the surface cell membrane CD8 alpha functions primarily in the immune response specifically in the recognition of antigens bound to major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules. Often scientists use CD8 antibodies for detection and CD8 IHC or immunohistochemistry for localization studies.
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.

CD8 alpha is most prominently associated with viral infections and cancer. Conditions like HIV and some forms of leukemia show altered CD8 function highlighting the protein's role in immune surveillance. In HIV infection for instance CD8 T cells reduce in number impairing the immune response. CD8 alpha’s connection to the immune system places it alongside other immune proteins such as CD4 and MHC molecules in the context of immune dysfunction.

Product protocols

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Target data

Integral membrane glycoprotein that plays an essential role in the immune response and serves multiple functions in responses against both external and internal offenses. In T-cells, functions primarily as a coreceptor for MHC class I molecule : peptide complex. The antigens presented by class I peptides are derived from cytosolic proteins while class II derived from extracellular proteins. Interacts simultaneously with the T-cell receptor (TCR) and the MHC class I proteins presented by antigen presenting cells (APCs). In turn, recruits the Src kinase LCK to the vicinity of the TCR-CD3 complex. LCK then initiates different intracellular signaling pathways by phosphorylating various substrates ultimately leading to lymphokine production, motility, adhesion and activation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs). This mechanism enables CTLs to recognize and eliminate infected cells and tumor cells. In NK-cells, the presence of CD8A homodimers at the cell surface provides a survival mechanism allowing conjugation and lysis of multiple target cells. CD8A homodimer molecules also promote the survival and differentiation of activated lymphocytes into memory CD8 T-cells.
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Publications (378)

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Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII 74:316 PubMed41021019

2025

Stress induces corticosterone-mediated CD8 T cell exhaustion to promote non-small cell lung cancer.

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Qiaoqi Zheng,Ji Zhuoga,Qian Weng,Huijie Zhang,Lingling Deng,Maimaititusun Yalikun,Peng Fu,Zaiquan Dong,Jingcheng Dong

Nature communications 16:8478 PubMed41006211

2025

CD137L promotes immune surveillance in melanoma via HLTF regulation.

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Long Liang,Lin Zhu,Xin Li,Wenbin Zhou,Yanbin Zhang,Mien-Chie Hung,Guanxiong Zhang,Yong Chen,Xinwei Kuang,Juan Su,Jing Liu,Xiang Chen,Hong Liu

Clinical and translational medicine 15:e70464 PubMed40985995

2025

CD103CD8 tissue-resident memory T lymphocytes of melanoma boost anti-tumour immunity and predict immunotherapy outcomes.

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Tianyi Zhang,Junquan Song,Yinlam Li,Kangjie Shen,Jiangying Xuan,Yuan Gao,Lili Lu,Zhi Pang,Lu Wang,Yang Yang,Zixu Gao,Qianrong Hu,Yu Zhu,Chenlu Wei,Shaoluan Zheng,Rongkui Luo,Yingyong Hou,Yuhong Zhou,Chuanyuan Wei,Jianying Gu

Journal for immunotherapy of cancer 13: PubMed40953922

2025

Pancreatic cancer cells escape T/NK cell immune surveillance through the expressional separation of CD58.

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Yalu Zhang,Huaijin Zheng,Ronghua Zhang,Jiayi Li,Sen Yang,Yuze Hua,Jorg Kleeff,Quan Liao,Qiaofei Liu

BMC cancer 25:1417 PubMed40898094

2025

KRAS mutation promotes immune escape of lung adenocarcinoma via ZNF24/SLC7A5/PD-L1 axis.

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Leilei Li,Qiang Feng,Ya Jiang,Lilin Yang,Hong Fang,Wenmang Xu,Yuanyuan Wang,Xinyan Pan,Julun Yang

eLife 13: PubMed40864495

2025

NOLC1 suppresses immunochemotherapy by inhibiting p53-mediated ferroptosis in gastric cancer.

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Shengsheng Zhao,Ji Lin,Bingzi Zhu,Yin Jin,Qiantong Dong,Xiaojiao Ruan,Dan Jin,Yongdong Yi,Binglong Bai,Hongzheng Li,Danna Liang,Jianhua Lu,Letian Meng,Xiang Wang,Yuekai Cui,Yuyang Gu,Xian Shen,Xufeng Lu,Shangrui Rao,Weijian Sun

Chinese medicine 20:126 PubMed40804393

2025

Emodin promotes GSK-3β-mediated PD-L1 proteasomal degradation and enhances anti-tumor immunity in hepatocellular carcinoma.

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Xuemei Yang,Weiguang Chen,Haitao Sun,Weicong Chen,Wei Xu,Chunyu He,Yang Liu,Ying Kuang,Yanhao Ma,Binglian Zhong,Chaojie Li,Guohuan Li,Qingfeng Du,Songqi He

The clinical respiratory journal 19:e70117 PubMed40799128

2025

IL-15 Superagonist SHR-1501 Enhances Immune Responses in Lung Cancer by Modulating Tumor Microenvironment.

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Qian Zhang,Congli Hu,Minlin Jiang,Yuanyuan Wang,Heng Luo,Xuefei Li

The Journal of clinical investigation 135: PubMed40794455

2025

Dual targeting of CDK4/6 and CDK7 augments tumor response and antitumor immunity in breast cancer models.

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Sungsoo Kim,Eugene Son,Ha-Ram Park,Minah Kim,Hee Won Yang

Journal for immunotherapy of cancer 13: PubMed40789740

2025

Overcoming immunotherapy resistance in bladder cancer with a novel antibody-drug conjugate RC48.

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Jiatong Xiao,Jinhui Liu,Chunyu Zhang,Zhi Liu,Zhenyu Nie,Zhenglin Yi,Xin Gao,Haisu Liang,Jinliang Huang,Zhiyong Cai,Luzhe Yan,Bingquan Wu,Zefu Liu,Jinbo Chen,Xiongbing Zu,Jiao Hu
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