CD8 alpha enhances the responses of antigen-specific CTL activated through TCR through binding MHC class I, favoring lipid raft partitioning of TCR, and inducing intracellular signaling. CD8 alpha is also found on dendritic cells and rat macrophages, but whether CD8 alpha enhances responses of a partner receptor, like TCR, to activate these cells is not known. Specifications Synonyms CD8a; Lyt-2; CD8; Leu2; MAL; p32; CD8a molecule; OKT8 T-cell antigen Uniprot No. P01732-1 Source Recombinant Biotinylated Human CD8 alpha/CD8A Protein is expressed from HEK293 Cells with His tag and Avi tag at the C-terminal. It contains Ser22-Asp182. Molecular Weight The protein has a predicted MW of 20.5 kDa. Due to glycosylation, the protein migrates to 30-38 kDa based on Tris-Bis PAGE result. Physical Appearance Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Purity > 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE Endotoxin < 1.0 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method. Formulation Lyophilized from 0.22 μm filtered solution in PBS (pH 7.4). Normally 8% trehalose is added as protectant before lyophilization. Reconstitution Centrifuge tubes before opening. Reconstituting to a concentration more than 100 μg/mL is recommended. Dissolve the lyophilized protein in distilled water. Storage The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ for 1 year. 2-7 days, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.3 -6 months, -20 to -80°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities for optimal storage. Please avoid freeze-thaw cycles. Note 1.For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation. 2.For research use only! Product Data