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| Alternative Names | CD8; p32; Leu2; IMD116; CD8alpha |
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Scientific Background
The CD8 antigen is a cell surface glycoprotein found on most cytotoxic T lymphocytes that mediates efficient cell-cell interactions within the immune system. The CD8 antigen acts as a coreceptor with the T-cell receptor on the T lymphocyte to recognize antigens displayed by an antigen presenting cell in the context of class I MHC molecules. The coreceptor functions as either a homodimer composed of two alpha chains or as a heterodimer composed of one alpha and one beta chain. Both alpha and beta chains share significant homology to immunoglobulin variable light chains. This gene encodes the CD8 alpha chain.
Product Description
Mammalian (HEK293) Expression | Recombinant ProteinRecombinant CD8A Human protein is produced in Mammalian (HEK293) expression system and supplied as lyophilized powder for stable long-term storage. Suitable for binding assays, SPR/BLI interaction studies, antibody development, ELISA development, and drug discovery applications.
Protein Specifications
| UniProt ID | P01732 |
|---|---|
| Expression System | Mammalian (HEK293) |
| Molecular Characterization | CD8A(Ser22-Asp182) Acidic tail 6×His tag |
| Amino Acids / Region | Ser22-Asp182 |
| Affinity Tag | C-6×His Tag |
| Molecular Weight | 19.5 kDa |
| Purity | The purity of the protein is greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining. |
| Formulation | Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. Normally 5 % - 8% trehalose is added as protectants before lyo… |
| Storage | Store at -20°C to -80°C for 12 months in lyophilized form. After reconstitution, if not intended for… |
| Delivery | In Stock |
Safety & Handling
Research use only
This protein was produced in Mammalian (HEK293). Mammalian expression enables human-like glycosylation, correct disulfide bond formation, and proper protein folding — all critical for proteins used in binding interaction studies (SPR/BLI) and antibody characterisation. For transmembrane proteins expressed as ectodomains or nanodisc preparations, the expression system directly affects binding conformation and assay performance.
The molecular characterisation of this construct is: CD8A(Ser22-Asp182) Acidic tail 6×His tag. Cross-reference with the UniProt entry (P01732) to confirm the expressed region includes your domain of interest — receptor-binding domain, extracellular domain, or specific epitope — before ordering.
The purity of the protein is greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining.. A gel image showing the protein band is provided with each lot on the Certificate of Analysis. This high-purity specification is suitable for SPR/BLI kinetics measurements, ELISA standard curve development, and antibody epitope binding studies.
Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for reconstitution instructions for your specific lot. Storage: Store at -20°C to -80°C for 12 months in lyophilized form. After reconstitution, if not intended for use within a month, aliquot and store at -80°C (A Prepare single-use working aliquots after reconstitution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Lyophilized protein is stable for 12 months at −80°C from the date of receipt.
Options listed in “availability content”; other statuses may take longer. Contact BioHippo to confirm current availability and place time-sensitive orders. For large-scale or bulk requirements, extended lead times may apply for custom production runs.
BioHippo offers flexible sourcing for qualified research institutions and partners.
- Alternative tag formats: Different Fc isotypes (hFc vs mFc), His-tag, or biotinylated variants may be available upon request.
- Biotinylated proteins: Site-specific biotinylation for SPR/BLI streptavidin-coated chip immobilisation.
- Nanodisc preparations: Full-length transmembrane protein in synthetic nanodisc format for soluble binding studies.
- Bulk quantities: mg-scale production for high-throughput screening.
- Custom species variants: Mouse, rat, or non-human primate orthologs may be available.
Contact BioHippo customer support for custom requirements.
