Clone OKT8, a mouse monoclonal antibody, binds with a 32-34 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein known as CD8 a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. OKT8 binds to CD8?, which forms either a homodimer or a heterodimer with CD8?. It is expressed on the surface of cytotoxic T cells, NK cells, cortical thymocytes, and on some dendritic cells. CD8 functions as a co-receptor for T-cell receptors and specifically binds to class I MHC for antigen recognition and T-cell activation.

Each lot of these antibodies has been pre-titrated and tested by flow cytometric analysis of human PBMCs such that 0.5µg (unconjugated, Biotin) or 5µl (conjugated) of these products are sufficient for staining 1 million cells in a 100µl staining volume or 100µl of whole blood. It is recommended to titrate antibody reactivity empirically for optimal performance. Do you need an antibody for an antigen you don't see on our website? Do you need a different conjugation than what we have listed? We have a wide selection of antigens with a variety of conjugations available. Please reach out to us at support@geneseesci.com.