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Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786) is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used to detect CD8 alpha in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Rat samples.



- Over 30 publications

- Trusted since 2006


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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (AB33786), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (AB33786), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (AB33786), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (AB33786), expandable thumbnail
  • Flow Cytometry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (AB33786), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 6.97% L-Arginine

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Flow CytWBIHC-PICC/IF
Rat
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Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/125000
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Rat
Dilution info
1 µg/mL
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5 µg/mL
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Rat
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Function

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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Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786) is a mouse monoclonal antibody that is used to detect CD8 alpha in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Rat samples.



- Over 30 publications

- Trusted since 2006

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Clone number
OX-8
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Light chain type
kappa
Concentration
Loading...

Storage

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

Notes

What is this antibody validated in?


Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786) is a mouse monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF), in Rat samples.

What is the molecular weight of CD8 alpha?


Anti-CD8 alpha [OX-8] (ab33786) specifically detects a band for CD8 alpha (UniProt: P07725) at a molecular weight of 26kDa.

Recommended positive controls


WB: Rat thymus tissue lysate.IHC-P: Rat Spleen.Flow Cyt: Rat splenocytes.ICC/IF: Rat splenocyte cells.

Trusted by the scientific community


Anti-CD8 alpha [OX-8] (ab33786) was first used in a scientific publication in 2006 and has been cited over 30 times in peer-reviewed journals.

Other related products


We have a range of other formats of antibody clone [OX-8] also available for your convenience:
ab33786, APC - APC Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] ab256309, Carrier free - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] - BSA and Azide free ab244566



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This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com

Supplementary info

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

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.

Associated diseases and disorders

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.

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  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786)

    ab33786 staining CD8 alpha in Rat splenocytes cells. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde (10 min), permeabilized with 0.1% PBS-Tween for 5 minutes and then blocked with 1% BSA/10% normal goat serum/0.3M glycine in 0.1%PBS-Tween for 1h. The cells were then incubated overnight at 4°C with ab33786 at 5μg/ml and Anti-beta Tubulin antibody - Loading Control ab6046, Rabbit polyclonal to beta Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150117, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) ab150080, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Rabbit IgG - H&L (Alexa Fluor® 594) at 1/1000 dilution (shown in pseudocolour red). Nuclear DNA was labelled with DAPI (shown in blue). Also suitable in cells fixed with 100% methanol (5 min).

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786), expandable thumbnail
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    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786)

    ab33786 staining CD8 alpha in rat spleen tissue by Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections).

    Tissue was fixed with 10% neutral buffered formalin and a heat mediated antigen retrieval step was performed using citrate buffer. Samples were then permeabilized with Triton X-100, blocked using 5% serum for 30 minutes at 25°C and then incubated with ab33786 at a 1/100 dilution for 1 hour at 25°C. The secondary used was a biotin-conjugated rabbit anti-mouse polyclonal, used at a 1/300 dilution.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786)

    IHC image of CD8 alpha staining in a section of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded normal Rat Spleen performed on a Leica BOND™ system using the standard Protocol F. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with sodium citrate buffer (pH6, epitope retrieval solution 1) for 20mins. The section was then incubated with Anti-CD45 antibody [MRC OX-1] ab33923, 5μg/ml, for 15 mins at room temperature and detected using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. The section was then counterstained with haematoxylin and mounted with DPX. The inset secondary-only control image is taken from an identical assay without primary antibody. For other IHC staining systems (automated and non-automated) customers should optimize variable parameters such as antigen retrieval conditions, primary antibody concentration and antibody incubation times.

  • Western blot - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786)

    This blot was produced using a 4-12% Bis-tris under the MOPS buffer system. The gel was run at 200V for 55 minutes before being transferred onto a Nitrocellulose membrane at 30V for 70 minutes. The membrane was blocked for an hour using 3% milk before ab33786 and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [EPR13478(B)] - Loading Control ab176560 (Rabbit anti-alpha Tubulin loading control) were incubated overnight at 4°C at a 1 μg/ml concentration and 1/20000 dilution respectively. Antibody binding was detected using Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1/20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786) at 1 µg/mL

    Lane 1: Rat thymus tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Lane 2: Rat brain tissue lysate at 20 µg

    Performed under reducing conditions.

    Predicted band size: 26 kDa

    Observed band size: 32 kDa

  • Flow Cytometry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786)

    Flow cytometry staining of Lewis rat splenocytes with ab33786 (right) or mouse IgG1 kappa; (Mouse IgG1, kappa monoclonal [15-6E10A7] - Isotype Control ab170190) isotype (left). Cells were incubated for 30 min on ice in 1x PBS containing 10 % rat serum to block FC receptors and non-specific protein-protein interaction followed by the antibody (ab33786) or mouse IgG1 kappa; (Mouse IgG1, kappa monoclonal [15-6E10A7] - Isotype Control ab170190) isotype (1x 106 in 100 μl at 0.008 μg/ml) for 30 min on ice.

    The secondary antibody Goat anti-mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488, pre-adsorbed) (Donkey Anti-Sheep IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150177) was used at 1/2000 dilution for 30 min on ice.

    The cells were simultaneously stained with CD4.

    Acquisition of >30,000 events were collected using a 50 mW Blue laser (488nm) and 530/30 bandpass filter. Events were gated on live CD3 positive T cells.

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