| Reactivity: | R & R | 
| Applications: | WB & IHC/IF | 
| Host Species: | Rabbit | 
| Clonality: | Polyclonal | 
| Gene Name: | T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain  | 
Synonyms:  | CD8A, CD8, Leu2, MAL, p32,CD8a molecule, CD8 alpha  | 
Immunogen:  | KLH conjugated Synthetic peptide corresponding to Rat CD8a  | 
Uniprot ID:  | P07725  | 
Isotype:  | IgG  | 
Purity:  | Affinity purification  | 
Subcellular location:  | Cell membrane  | 
Predicted MW. / Observed MW.  | 26 kDa / 33-37 kDa  | 
Product Usage Information
WB  | Rat  | 1: 500-1: 1000  | spleen, lymph node, thymus+LPS  | 
IHC/IF  | Rat  | 1: 400-1: 800  | spleen, lung  | 
Background
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.
Images
  | WB analysis of CD8 alpha(GB115692). Sample: Protein treated by RIPA Lysis Buffer (G2002). Blocking buffer: 3% Nonfat dry milk (GC310001) in TBST, RT, 1h. Primary antibody: 1: 800, 4°C overnight. Secondary antibody: HRP conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit lgG (H+L) (GB23303), 1: 3000, RT, 1h.  | 
  | IHC analysis of CD8 alpha(GB115692). Sample: Rat colon, 4% PFA (G1101) 12-24h. Antigen retrieval: Citrate buffer (pH 6.0) (G1201), pressure cooker 2min. Primary antibody: 1: 800, 4°C overnight. Secondary antibody: HRP conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit lgG (H+L) (GB23303), 1: 200, RT, 1h.  | 
  | IHC analysis of CD8 alpha(GB115692). Sample: Rat lung, 4% PFA (G1101) 12-24h. Antigen retrieval: Citrate buffer (pH 6.0) (G1201), pressure cooker 2min. Primary antibody: 1: 800, 4°C overnight. Secondary antibody: HRP conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit lgG (H+L) (GB23303), 1: 200, RT, 1h.  | 
  | IHC analysis of CD8 alpha(GB115692). Sample: Rat spleen, 4% PFA (G1101) 12-24h. Antigen retrieval: Citrate buffer (pH 6.0) (G1201), pressure cooker 2min. Primary antibody: 1: 800, 4°C overnight. Secondary antibody: HRP conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit lgG (H+L) (GB23303), 1: 200, RT, 1h.  | 
  | IHC analysis of CD8 alpha(GB115692). Sample: Rat spleen, 4% PFA (G1101) 12-24h. Antigen retrieval: Citrate buffer (pH 6.0) (G1201), pressure cooker 2min. Primary antibody: 1: 800, 4°C overnight. Secondary antibody: HRP conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit lgG (H+L) (GB23303), 1: 200, RT, 1h.  | 
  | IHC analysis of CD8 alpha(GB115692). Sample: Rat spleen, 4% PFA (G1101) 12-24h. Antigen retrieval: Citrate buffer (pH 6.0) (G1201), pressure cooker 2min. Primary antibody: 1: 800, 4°C overnight. Secondary antibody: HRP conjugated Goat Anti-Rabbit lgG (H+L) (GB23303), 1: 200, RT, 1h.  | 
Storage
| Storage | Store at -20°C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. | 
| Storage Buffer | PBS with 0.02%sodium azide,100 μg/ml BSA and 50% glycerol. |