CD8 polyclonal, anti-mouse

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.

Synonyms: CD8A, MAL, Leu2, p32, OKT8 T cell antigen

Cellular Location: Cell membrane

Immunogen:
A synthetic peptide of human CD8

Gene Symbol: CD8

Gene ID: 925

Swiss prot: P01732

Calculated MW: 28kDa

Recommended dilution:
WB 1:3000

Purity:
Affinity purification

Storage Buffer:
Buffer: PBS with 0.03% Proclin300, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.

Storage:
Store at -20℃. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.