This antibody recognises the b chain of the CD8 cell surface antigen. This antibody is reported to block proliferative and cytotoxic responses of CD8 +ve effector cells in vitro.
Purification
Affinity chromatography on Protein G
Immunogen
Rat/mouse T cell hybrids expressing CD8. Spleen cells from immunised BALB/c mice were fused with cells of the mouse X63 Ag.653 myeloma cell line.
CD8B
Reactivity: Human
WB, IP
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
Flow cytometry: 1/2 - 1/10, Use 10 μL of the suggested working dilution to label 10^6 cells in 100 μL. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
0.1 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 containing 0.09 % Sodium Azide and 1 % Bovine Serum Albumin
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. This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light.
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.
CD8b is expressed on thymocytes and peripheral cytotoxic/suppressor cells. CD8b is not expressed by NK cells or by intestinal intraepithelial T cells.Synonyms: CD8B, CD8B1, T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 beta chain