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Product Specifications

Size:

0.1 mg

Protein Information

Protein Name & Synonyms:

CD8 beta

Target Species:

Antibody Specifications

Applications:

Flow Cytometry

Concentration (lot specific):

IgG concentration 0.1 mg/ml

Species Reactivity:

Rat

Specificity

This product recognizes the b chain of the rat CD8 cell surface antigen, expressed on thymocytes and peripheral cytotoxic/suppressor cells. CD8b is not expressed by NK cells or by intestinal intraepithelial T cells. This product is reported to block proliferative and cytotoxic responses of CD8 +ve effector cells in vitro.

Storage/Stability

Store at +4 °C for one month or at -20 °C for longer.

This product should be stored undiluted. This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light.

Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
If stored in this manner, this product is stable for 18 months after receipt.

Format

Supplied as:

Purified IgG conjugated to Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Isomer 1 (FITC) - liquid

Formulation:

Phosphate buffered saline

Preparation

Immunogen:

Rat/mouse T cell hybrids expressing CD8

Preservative:

0.09%	Sodium Azide
1%	Bovine Serum Albumin

This product

Spleen cells from immunised BALB/c mice were fused with cells of the mouse X63 Ag.653 myeloma cell line.

Expiration:

12 months from the date of shipment when stored properly.