This anti-mouse CD8 b-Chain monoclonal antibody is specific for most thymocytes, cytotoxic/suppressor T-cells and their precursors. The CD8 b-Chain is also named Ly-3.
CD8B
Reactivity: Human
WB, IP
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
Flow Cytometry Analysis (see Protocols). Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Protocol
FLOW CYTOMETRY ANALYSIS:
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
0.2 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS and 0.1 % NaN3
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer.
The CD8 antigen is a cell surface glycoprotein found on most cytotoxic T lymphocytes that mediates efficient cell to cell interactions within the immune system. The CD8 antigen, acting as a coreceptor, and the T cell receptor on the T lymphocyte recognize antigen displayed by an antigen presenting cell (APC) in the context of class I MHC molecules. The functional coreceptor is either a homodimer composed of two alpha chains, or a heterodimer composed of one alpha and one beta chain. Both alpha and beta chains share significant homology to immunoglobulin variable light chains.Synonyms: CD8B, CD8B1, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 beta chain