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CD8a Monoclonal Antibody (OKT8 (OKT-8)), Functional Grade, eBioscience™
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CD8a Antibody (16-0086-85) in Flow
Normal human peripheral blood cells were stained with CD19 Monoclonal Antibody, APC (Product # 17-0199-42) and 0.125 µg Mouse IgG2a kappa Isotype Control (Product # 14-4724-82) (left) or 0.125 µg CD8 Monoclonal Antibody, Functional Grade Purified (right) followed by IgG2a Monoclonal Antibody, PE (Product # 12-4210-82). Cells in the lymphocyte gate were used for analysis.
Product Details
16-0086-85
Applications
Tested Dilution
Publications
Product Specifications
Species Reactivity
Human
Published species
Cynomolgus monkey,
Human,
Non-human primate
Host/Isotype
Mouse
/ IgG2a, kappa
Recommended Isotype Control
Class
Monoclonal
Type
Antibody
Clone
OKT8 (OKT-8)
Conjugate
Form
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Purification
Affinity chromatography
Storage buffer
PBS, pH 7.2
Contains
no preservative
Storage conditions
4° C
Shipping conditions
Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)
RRID
AB_468877
Product Specific Information
Description: The OKT8 monoclonal antibody reacts with the human CD8a molecule, an approximately 32-34 kDa cell surface receptor expressed either as a heterodimer with the CD8 beta chain (CD8 alpha beta) or as a homodimer (CD8 alpha alpha). A majority of thymocytes and a subpopulation of mature T cells and NK cells express CD8a. CD8 binds to MHC class I and through its association with protein tyrosine kinase p56lck plays a role in T-cell development and activation of mature T cells. Preliminary testing indicates that OKT8 and two other mouse anti-human CD8 antibodies (clone RPA-T8, Product # 14-0088 and clone HIT8a, Product # 14-0089) do not compete with each other for binding to human peripheral blood leukocytes by flow cytometric analysis, suggesting that they do not bind to similar epitopes or block each other by steric hindrance.
Applications Reported: This OKT8 (OKT-8) antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis.
Applications Tested: This OKT8 (OKT-8) antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of normal human peripheral blood cells. This can be used at less than or equal to 0.25 µg per test. A test is defined as the amount (µg) of antibody that will stain a cell sample in a final volume of 100 µL. Cell number should be determined empirically but can range from 10^5 to 10^8 cells/test. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest.
Storage and handling: Use in a sterile environment.
Filtration: 0.2 µm post-manufacturing filtered.
Purity: Greater than 90%, as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Endotoxin Level: Less than 0.001 ng/µg antibody, as determined by LAL assay.
Aggregation: Less than 10%, as determined by HPLC.
Target Information
Cluster of differentiation 8 (CD8), a type I transmembrane glycoprotein of the immunoglobulin family of receptors, plays an integral role in signal transduction, and T cell differentiation and activation. CD8 is predominantly expressed on T cells as a disulfide-linked heterodimer of CD8alpha and CD8beta, where it functions as a co-receptor, along with T cell receptor (TCR), for major histocompatibilty complex class I (MHC-I) molecules; whereas its counterpart, CD4, acts as a co-receptor for MHC-II molecules. CD8 exists on the cell surface, where the CD8alpha chain is essential for binding to MHC-I. CD8 is also expressed on a subset of T cells, NK cells, monocytes and dendritic cells as disulfide-linked homodimers of CD8alpha. Ligation of MHC-I/peptide complexes presented by antigen-presenting cells (APCs), triggers the recruitment of lymphocyte-specific protein tyrosine kinase (Lck), which leads to lymphokine production, motility and cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) activation. Once activated, CTLs play a crucial role in the clearance of pathogens and tumor cells. Differentiation of naive CD8+ T cells into CTLs is strongly enhanced by IL-2, IL-12 and TGF-beta1.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
Bioinformatics
Protein Aliases: CD8 antigen, alpha polypeptide (p32); CD8 antigen, beta polypeptide 1 (p37); CD8a; CD8alpha; CD8b; CD8beta; fCD8; Leu-2; leu-2a; Leu2 T-lymphocyte antigen; OKT8 T-cell antigen; T cell co-receptor; T lymphocyte surface glycoprotein beta chain; T-cell antigen Leu2; T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain; T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 beta chain; T-lymphocyte differentiation antigen T8/Leu-2; T8 T-cell antigen
Gene Aliases: CD8; CD8A; CD8B; CD8B1; LEU2; LY3; LYT3; MAL; p32; P37
UniProt ID: (Human) P01732, (Human) P10966
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 925, (Human) 926
T cell mediated immunity
immune response
cell surface receptor signaling pathway
transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway
antigen processing and presentation
T cell activation
cytotoxic T cell differentiation
regulation of immune response
positive regulation of calcium-mediated signaling
defense response to virus
adaptive immune response
regulation of defense response to virus by virus
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