This antibody recognises a non polymorphic epitope on the mouse CD8 alpha chain. This antibody has been reported to block MHC I dependent T cell responses in vitro and in vivo, and induces transplantation tolerance in combination with CD4 antibodies (Cobbold et al. 1990 & Wise et al. 1998).
Applications
Flow Cytometry, IHC-Fr, IF
Dilutions
Flow Cytometry: 1:50 - 1:100, Use 10µl of the suggested working dilution to label 106 cells in 100µl
Reactivity
Mouse
Immunogen
Mouse spleen cells.
Host
Rat
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone ID
YTS105.18
Isotype
IgG2a
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Purification
Protein G affinity chromatography of tissue culture supernatant.
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Product Form
Liquid
Formulation
Supplied in Phosphate Buffered Saline with 0.09% Sodium Azide.
Storage
Shipped at ambient temperature. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C. When thawed, aliquot the sample as needed. Short term (up to 4 weeks): store at 4°C. Long term: store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended.
General Notes
Rat anti Mouse CD8, clone YTS105.18 recognizes a non polymorphic epitope on the mouse CD8 alpha chain. This antibody has been reported to block MHC I dependent T cell responses in vitro and in vivo, and induces transplantation tolerance in combination with CD4 antibodies (Cobbold et al. 1990 & Wise et al. 1998).