Application

Research Sub CategoryImmunoglobulins & Immunology

Research CategoryInflammation & Immunology

This rat monoclonal Anti-CD8a Antibody (Mouse), FITC, clone 53-6.7, Cat. No. MABF1542 is validated for use in Flow Cytometry, for the detection of CD8a.

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General description

The 53-6.7 antibody reacts with the 32-34 kDa alpha subunit of mouse CD8, known as CD8a or CD8 alpha. CD8a can form a homodimer (CD8 alpha-alpha), but is more commonly expressed as a heterodimer with a second chain known as CD8b or CD8 beta. CD8 acts as a co-receptor in antigen recognition and subsequent T cell activation that is initiated upon binding of the T cell receptor (TCR) to antigen-bearing MHC Class I molecules. The cytoplasmic domains of CD8 provide binding sites for the tyrosine kinase lck, facilitating intracellular signaling events that lead to T cell activation, development, and cytotoxic effector functions. CD8+ cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) play an important role in inducing cell death of tumor cells, as well as cells infected by virus, bacteria or parasites.The 53-6.7 antibody is widely used as a phenotypic marker for mouse CD8a expression on cytotoxic T cells, thymocytes, as well as on certain cell types that do not also express the TCR, including some NK cells and lymphoid dendritic cells.

Immunogen

Immunogen information for this antibody is proprietary information.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Physical form

Purified Rat monoclonal containing 10 mM NaH2PO4, 150 mM NaCl, 0.09% NaN3, 0.1% gelatin, pH7.2.

Purified by size-exclusion chromatography

Quality

This monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant via affinity chromatography. The purified antibody was conjugated under optimal conditions, with unreacted dye removed from the preparation.

Flow Cytometry Analysis: 0.5 µg from a representative lot detected CD8a in one million C57Bl/6 splenocytes.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.
Note: It is recommended to store the product undiluted at 2-8°C and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.