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Mouse Monoclonal CD8 alpha antibody - conjugated to PE. Suitable for IP, Flow Cyt, Purification, IHC-Fr and reacts with Chicken samples.

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG2b
Host species
Mouse
Conjugation
PE
Excitation/Emission
Ex: 480;565nm, Em: 578nm
Storage buffer

pH: 7.3
Preservative: 0.09% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 16% Sucrose

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Reactivity data

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Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
IPFlow CytPurificationIHC-Fr
Chicken
Expected
Expected
Expected
Expected

Expected
Expected

Species
Chicken
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Chicken
Dilution info
-
Notes

ab91532 - Mouse monoclonal IgG2b, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

Expected
Expected

Species
Chicken
Dilution info
-
Notes

Purification of CD8+ T cells by positive cell sorting.

Expected
Expected

Species
Chicken
Dilution info
-
Notes

Acetone fixed.

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Target data

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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Mouse Monoclonal CD8 alpha antibody - conjugated to PE. Suitable for IP, Flow Cyt, Purification, IHC-Fr and reacts with Chicken samples.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG2b
Conjugation
PE
Excitation/Emission
Ex: 480;565nm, Em: 578nm
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone number
EP72
Purification technique
Affinity purification
Specificity

ab25436 recognises alpha chain of chicken CD8.

Light chain type
kappa
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Store in the dark

Notes

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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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