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| Alternative Names | T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain;T-lymphocyte differentiation antigen T8/Leu-2;CD8a;CD8A;MAL; |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Immunogen | A synthesized peptide derived from human CD8 alpha |
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Overview
This product is an anti-CD8A antibody for target detection and characterization. Key identifiers include host species: Rabbit; Monoclonal; clone BDG-3; isotype Rabbit IgG; reactivity: Human. Reported application contexts include IHC (as provided in the source record). Boster Bio Anti-CD8 alpha Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody catalog # M02236-2. Tested in IHC application. This antibody reacts with Human.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CD8A (T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain).
- Antibody format: Monoclonal; clone BDG-3; isotype Rabbit IgG.
- Host: Rabbit.
- Species reactivity: Human (confirm in your model system with appropriate controls).
This description is intended to help interpret the antibody design and the biological context of the target using the fields provided in the catalog record, alongside general experimental considerations.
Biological background
CD8A (protein: Lysosome-associated membrane glycoprotein 2 (Lamp2)) is a commonly studied target in molecular and cellular biology. Functional context (as provided): Identifies cytotoxic/suppressor T-cells that interact with MHC class I bearing targets. CD8 is thought to play a role in the process of T-cell mediated killing. CD8 alpha chains binds to class I MHC molecules alpha-3 domains. Reported cellular localization context: Isoform 1: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Tissue expression notes (as provided): Expressed at high levels in adult kidney, skeletal and placenta tissues and at very low levels in adult heart, lung and brain tissues. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Research context keywords from the source record include: Adaptive Immunity,Immunology,T Cells.
- Current studies often focus on connecting target abundance/localization to pathway perturbations across models, tissues, and cell states.
- Quantitative and multiplexed assays (e.g., imaging + immunoblot panels) are commonly used to compare phenotypes across conditions and time-courses.
Common research applications
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): evaluate spatial distribution of target-positive staining in tissue architecture.
Workflow ideas (metafield): Validate CD8A antibody specificity using KO/KD control samples (WB/IF/IHC as appropriate), Detect CD8A in FFPE tissue sections by immunohistochemistry, Compare relative CD8A levels across experimental conditions (dose/time-course) using antibody-based readouts
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Consider isoforms and post-translational modifications (PTMs) that may shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Apparent molecular weight may vary by sample type and processing (observed MW: 75 kDa; calculated MW: 25729 MW).
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype, KO/KD samples) and orthogonal validation when feasible.
Additional product details (from the source record)
- Molecular weight (observed): 75 kDa
- Cellular localization (provided): Isoform 1: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.
- Tissue details (provided): Expressed at high levels in adult kidney, skeletal and placenta tissues and at very low levels in adult heart, lung and brain tissues. .
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