CD8 Antibody (5F10) is a mouse monoclonal IgG1 antibody that detects CD8 in human samples through applications such as immunofluorescence (IF), immunohistochemistry with paraffin-embedded sections (IHCP), and flow cytometry (FCM). CD8 is a crucial cell surface glycoprotein that forms a heterodimer, typically existing as either an alpha-alpha or alpha-beta chain complex, and plays a vital role in the immune response by binding to class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules presented by antigen-presenting cells. This interaction is essential for the activation of T cytotoxic cells, which are responsible for directly killing infected or cancerous cells. CD8 not only enhances the recognition of antigens by the T cell receptor (TCR) but also strengthens the overall avidity of TCR-antigen interactions, thereby amplifying the immune response. CD8-expressing T cells have been implicated in maintaining low levels of HIV expression, highlighting their importance in both adaptive immunity and viral control. Anti-CD8 antibody (5F10) serves as an invaluable tool for researchers studying T cell dynamics and immune responses in various contexts.
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
CD8 Antibody (5F10) | sc-70794 | 100 µg/ml | $322.00 | |||
CD8 Antibody (5F10) FITC | sc-70794 FITC | 100 tests in 2 ml | $336.00 | |||
CD8 Antibody (5F10) PE | sc-70794 PE | 100 tests in 2 ml | $349.00 |