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AB236230

Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [SP239] - BSA and Azide free

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  • RabMAb
  • Advanced Validation
  • Recombinant
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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CD8 alpha antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, mIHC and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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CD8a, MAL, CD8A, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain, T-lymphocyte differentiation antigen T8/Leu-2

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [SP239] - BSA and Azide free (AB236230)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [SP239] - BSA and Azide free (AB236230)

Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human tonsil tissue labeling CD8 alpha with ab178089 at 1/100 dilution.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA and sodium azide (ab178089).

Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [SP239] - BSA and Azide free (AB236230)
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Multiplex immunohistochemistry - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [SP239] - BSA and Azide free (AB236230)

This data was developed using ab178089, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation. Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of Human tonsil labelling PD1 with ab243644 at 1/500 dilution (1.02 µg/mL) (D), CD8 with ab178089 at 1/100 dilution (0.83 μg/ml) (C) and TIM 3 with ab242080 at 1/500 dilution (2.09 μg/ml) (B). Opal Polymer HRP Ms + Rb was used as a secondary antibody, and DAPI was used for a nuclear counter stain. Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution 2) for 20 mins.   Panel A : merged staining of anti-TIM 3 (green; Opal™690), anti-CD8 (red; Opal™520) and anti-PD1 (gray; Opal™570) on human tonsil. Panel B : anti-TIM 3 stained on membrane of a subset of immune cells. Panel C : anti-CD8 stained on membrane of a subset of T cells. Panel D : anti-PD1 stained on membrane of a subset of lymphocytes. The section was incubated in three rounds of staining : in the order of ab242080, ab243644 and ab178089 for 30 mins at room temperature. Each round was followed by a separate fluorescent tyramide signal amplification system. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument with an Opal™ 4-color kit. Image acquisition was performed with Leica SP8 confocal microscope.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [SP239] - BSA and Azide free (AB236230)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-CD8 alpha antibody [SP239] - BSA and Azide free (AB236230)

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab178089).

Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin fixed paraffin embedded Human tonsil labelling CD8 with ab178089 at a concentration of 1 µg/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.

ab178089 anti DCD8 antibody SP239 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)

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

SP239

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P, mIHC

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab236230 is the carrier-free version of ab178089.

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.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A/G
Purification notes
Purified from TCS by protein A/G.
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

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

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:

Target data

The protein expressed by the gene CD8A is an integral membrane glycoprotein crucial for immune responses, operating mainly in T-cells as a coreceptor for MHC class I molecule : peptide complexes. These peptides originate from cytosolic proteins, unlike class II peptides, which are from extracellular proteins. CD8A interacts with the T-cell receptor (TCR) and MHC class I proteins on antigen-presenting cells, recruiting the Src kinase LCK to the TCR-CD3 complex. LCK phosphorylates substrates, triggering signaling pathways that lead to the production of lymphokines, enhanced motility, adhesion, and activation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs), thereby aiding in the recognition and elimination of infected or tumor cells. Additionally, in natural killer (NK) cells, CD8A homodimers on the cell surface provide a survival mechanism for conjugating with and lysing multiple target cells. CD8A homodimers also facilitate the survival and differentiation of activated lymphocytes into memory CD8 T-cells. This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
See full target information CD8A

Publications (1)

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Nature communications 15:7675 PubMed39227594

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Applications

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Species

Unspecified reactive species

Rachid Safi,Suzanne E Wardell,Paige Watkinson,Xiaodi Qin,Marissa Lee,Sunghee Park,Taylor Krebs,Emma L Dolan,Adam Blattler,Toshiya Tsuji,Surendra Nayak,Marwa Khater,Celia Fontanillo,Madeline A Newlin,Megan L Kirkland,Yingtian Xie,Henry Long,Emma C Fink,Sean W Fanning,Scott Runyon,Myles Brown,Shuichan Xu,Kouros Owzar,John D Norris,Donald P McDonnell
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