Date published: 2025-10-15

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CD8 Inhibitors

CD8 inhibitors do not pertain to a single, homogenous chemical class; rather, they encompasses a diverse array of compounds and molecules designed to intricately modulate the multifaceted activity of CD8+ T cells. These particular T lymphocytes play a critical role in immune surveillance and defense, orchestrating responses against pathogens, aberrant cells, and other threats. CD8 inhibitors are the outcome of meticulous molecular engineering, aiming to exert nuanced control over the nuanced behavior of CD8+ T cells. This control involves targeting and interacting with specific signaling pathways, receptors, and molecular checkpoints that intricately oversee the initiation, propagation, and execution of CD8+ T cell responses. The design and development of CD8 inhibitors require a keen understanding of the complex molecular interactions that govern CD8+ T cell activities. By intercepting key molecular signals or interactions, these inhibitors seek to regulate the activation, differentiation, and effector functions of CD8+ T cells. Such interventions can result in modulating the strength, duration, and specificity of immune responses orchestrated by CD8+ T cells. CD8 inhibitors are a testament to the ongoing advancement of our knowledge in immunology and molecular biology. Through studies and experimental investigations, researchers are delving into the intricacies of these inhibitors' mechanisms of action. The intricate balance between promoting immune responses when necessary and dampening excessive reactions is a central challenge in this field.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Rapamycin

53123-88-9sc-3504
sc-3504A
sc-3504B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$62.00
$155.00
$320.00
233
(4)

An mTOR inhibitor that affects T cell activation and proliferation. By suppressing mTOR signaling, rapamycin can indirectly reduce the effectiveness and number of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells, impacting their immune response capabilities.

Aspirin

50-78-2sc-202471
sc-202471A
5 g
50 g
$20.00
$41.00
4
(1)

Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing prostaglandin production. Lower prostaglandin levels can modulate T cell responses, indirectly impacting CD8+ T cell activity and reducing inflammation-mediated activation.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$36.00
$68.00
$107.00
$214.00
$234.00
$862.00
$1968.00
47
(1)

Affects multiple signaling pathways including NF-κB, down-regulating pro-inflammatory cytokines and potentially modulating T-cell mediated immune responses, thus indirectly affecting CD8+ T cell function.

Sunitinib, Free Base

557795-19-4sc-396319
sc-396319A
500 mg
5 g
$150.00
$920.00
5
(0)

A tyrosine kinase inhibitor that impacts vascular endothelial growth factor pathways, which can alter the tumor microenvironment and potentially decrease the recruitment and effectiveness of CD8+ T cells in cancer immunosurveillance.

Sorafenib

284461-73-0sc-220125
sc-220125A
sc-220125B
5 mg
50 mg
500 mg
$56.00
$260.00
$416.00
129
(3)

Targets multiple kinases involved in tumor growth and angiogenesis. It may indirectly impair CD8+ T cell function by altering the cytokine environment and reducing their tumor infiltration and cytotoxic activity.

Metformin

657-24-9sc-507370
10 mg
$77.00
2
(0)

Known primarily for its effects on metabolic pathways, metformin can also modulate immune responses. It has been shown to affect AMPK activation, which indirectly could impact CD8+ T cell activation and function in metabolic-sensitive pathways.

Lenalidomide

191732-72-6sc-218656
sc-218656A
sc-218656B
10 mg
100 mg
1 g
$49.00
$367.00
$2030.00
18
(1)

Modulates the immune system and cytokine production, potentially impacting the inflammatory environment and indirectly reducing CD8+ T cell activation and their effectiveness in immune responses.

hydroxychloroquine

118-42-3sc-507426
5 g
$56.00
1
(0)

It affects endosomal pH and can interfere with antigen processing, potentially reducing the activation and efficacy of CD8+ T cells.

Imatinib

152459-95-5sc-267106
sc-267106A
sc-267106B
10 mg
100 mg
1 g
$25.00
$117.00
$209.00
27
(1)

Primarily used as a BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor, imatinib also affects other kinases and could modulate the immune environment, indirectly affecting CD8+ T cell activity especially in leukemic contexts.

Nilotinib

641571-10-0sc-202245
sc-202245A
10 mg
25 mg
$205.00
$405.00
9
(1)

Similar to imatinib, nilotinib targets tyrosine kinases and can alter the cytokine profiles and immune environment, potentially impacting CD8+ T cell functionality and their role in immunosurveillance.