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MABF1673 Anti-CD8a (human), FITC, clone RPA-T8 Antibody

Anti-CD8a (human), FITC, clone RPA-T8 Antibody is an antibody against CD8a (human), FITC, clone RPA-T8 for use in Flow Cytometry.

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Research Category: Inflammation & Immunology Research Sub-Category: Immunoglobulins & Immunology Gene Symbol: CD8A, MAL UniProt Number: P01732
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Species ReactivityKey ApplicationsHostFormatAntibody Type
HFCMFITCMonoclonal Antibody
Description
Catalogue NumberMABF1673
DescriptionAnti-CD8a (human), FITC, clone RPA-T8 Antibody
Alternate Names
  • T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain
  • T-lymphocyte differentiation antigen T8/Leu-2
  • CD antigen CD8a
  • CD8a
Background InformationThe RPA-T8 antibody is specific for the 32-34 kDa alpha chain of human 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 for 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 RPA-T8 antibody is widely used as a phenotypic marker for CD8 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. It is cross-reactive with CD8 in several non-human species, including Baboon, Chimpanzee, Cynomolgus and Rhesus. If used together with an alternative Anti-Human CD8a clone, Hit8a, the RPA-T8 antibody will not block binding of Hit8a to CD8a.
Product Information
FormatFITC
PresentationPurified Mouse monoclonal containing 10 mM NaH2PO4, 150 mM NaCl, 0.09% NaN3, 0.1% gelatin, pH7.2.
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
ApplicationAnti-CD8a (human), FITC, clone RPA-T8 Antibody is an antibody against CD8a (human), FITC, clone RPA-T8 for use in Flow Cytometry.
Key Applications
  • Flow Cytometry
Biological Information
ImmunogenImmunogen information for this antibody is proprietary information.
CloneRPA-T8
ConcentrationPlease refer to lot specific datasheet.
HostMouse
IsotypeIgG1κ
Species Reactivity
  • Human
Antibody TypeMonoclonal Antibody
Gene Symbol
  • CD8A
  • MAL
Purification MethodPurified by size-exclusion chromatography
UniProt Number
Product Usage Statements
Quality AssuranceThis 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: 1 μg from a representative lot detected CD8a in one million human peripheral blood lymphocytes.
Usage Statement
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsStable 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.
Packaging Information
Material Size25 tests
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
MABF1673 04055977289831