ARG70482

Mouse CD8a recombinant protein (His-tagged)

Mouse CD8a recombinant protein (His-tagged) for SDS-PAGE

Overview

Product Description HEK293 expressed, His-tagged Mouse CD8a recombinant protein.
Tested Application SDS-PAGE
Target Name CD8A
Species Mouse
A.A. Sequence Met1-Tyr196
Expression System HEK293
Protein Full Name T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain
Alternate Names CD8A; CD8 Subunit Alpha; T-Cell Surface Glycoprotein CD8 Alpha Chain; CD8alpha; P32; T-Lymphocyte Differentiation Antigen T8/Leu-2; CD8 Antigen, Alpha Polypeptide (P32); CD8a Molecule; CD8; Leu2 T-Lymphocyte Antigen; OKT8 T-Cell Antigen; T-Cell Antigen Leu2; T Cell Co-Receptor; T8 T-Cell Antigen; CD8a Antigen; IMD116; Leu2; MAL

Properties

Form Powder
Purification >95% (by SDS-PAGE)
Purification Note Endotoxin level is <0.1 EU/µg of the protein, as determined by the LAL test.
Buffer PBS (pH 7.4)
Reconstitution It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile water to a concentration not <200 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution for at least 20 min at room temperature to make sure the protein is dissolved completely.
Storage Instruction For long term, lyophilized protein should be stored at -20°C or -80°C. After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C for up to one month. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Suggest spin the vial prior to opening.
Note For laboratory research only, not for drug, diagnostic or other use.

Bioinformation

Gene Symbol CD8A
Gene Full Name CD8 Subunit Alpha
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. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. The major protein isoforms of this gene differ by the presence or absence of a transmembrane domain and thus differ in being a membrane-anchored or secreted protein. [provided by RefSeq, May 2020]
Function Integral membrane glycoprotein that plays an essential role in the immune response and serves multiple functions in responses against both external and internal offenses. In T-cells, functions primarily as a coreceptor for MHC class I molecule:peptide complex. The antigens presented by class I peptides are derived from cytosolic proteins while class II derived from extracellular proteins. Interacts simultaneously with the T-cell receptor (TCR) and the MHC class I proteins presented by antigen presenting cells (APCs). In turn, recruits the Src kinase LCK to the vicinity of the TCR-CD3 complex. LCK then initiates different intracellular signaling pathways by phosphorylating various substrates ultimately leading to lymphokine production, motility, adhesion and activation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs). This mechanism enables CTLs to recognize and eliminate infected cells and tumor cells. In NK-cells, the presence of CD8A homodimers at the cell surface provides a survival mechanism allowing conjugation and lysis of multiple target cells. CD8A homodimer molecules also promote the survival and differentiation of activated lymphocytes into memory CD8 T-cells.[Uniprot]