Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786) is a mouse monoclonal antibody detecting CD8 alpha in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF. Suitable for Rat.
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CD8a, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain, CD8 antigen 32 kDa chain, OX-8 membrane antigen, Cd8a
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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 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.
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Flow Cytometry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (AB33786)
Flow cytometry staining of Lewis rat splenocytes with ab33786 (right) or mouse IgG1 kappa; (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; (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) (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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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 ab6046, Rabbit polyclonal to beta Tubulin - Loading Control. Cells were then incubated with ab150117, Goat polyclonal Secondary Antibody to Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 dilution (shown in green) and 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).
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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 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 (ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1/20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.
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Western blot - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] (ab33786) at 1 µg/mL
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Rat thymus tissue lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2:
Rat brain tissue lysate at 20 µg
Predicted band size: 26 kDa
Observed band size: 32 kDa
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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.
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Related conjugates and formulations (3)
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519 Alexa Fluor® 488
Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8]
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660 APC
APC Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8]
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Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [OX-8] - BSA and Azide free
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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.
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 - ab256309, Carrier 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
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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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Veterinary sciences 12: PubMed40284805
2025
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Journal of experimental & clinical cancer research : CR 44:49 PubMed39934835
2025
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Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) 12:e2407757 PubMed39587837
2024
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Nature communications 15:9105 PubMed39438477
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Translational oncology 49:102115 PubMed39217852
2024
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Journal of neuroimmune pharmacology : the official journal of the Society on NeuroImmune Pharmacology 19:26 PubMed38819756
2024
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Scientific reports 14:4831 PubMed38413663
2024
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Life (Basel, Switzerland) 13: PubMed38004368
2023
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Frontiers in oncology 13:1228199 PubMed37795447
2023
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Comparative medicine 73:312-323 PubMed37527924
2023
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