CD8 alpha Protein, Cynomolgus (HEK293, Fc)

CD8 alpha is an important immune glycoprotein that serves as a coreceptor for MHC class I:peptide complexes, linking T cells to antigens presented by APCs. It interacts with TCR and MHC class I, recruits LCK kinase, and initiates multiple signaling pathways. CD8 alpha Protein, Cynomolgus (HEK293, Fc) is the recombinant cynomolgus-derived CD8 alpha protein, expressed by HEK293 , with C-hFc labeled tag. The total length of CD8 alpha Protein, Cynomolgus (HEK293, Fc) is 182 a.a., with molecular weight of ~44.4 kDa.

The CD8 alpha protein, an integral membrane glycoprotein, plays a pivotal role in the immune response, serving multiple functions in responses against both external and internal threats. In T-cells, it functions primarily as a coreceptor for the MHC class I molecule:peptide complex, interacting simultaneously with the T-cell receptor (TCR) and the MHC class I proteins presented by antigen-presenting cells (APCs). This interaction facilitates the recruitment of the Src kinase LCK to the vicinity of the TCR-CD3 complex. LCK, in turn, initiates various intracellular signaling pathways by phosphorylating diverse substrates, ultimately leading to lymphokine production, motility, adhesion, and the 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 the conjugation and lysis of multiple target cells. CD8A homodimer molecules also contribute to the survival and differentiation of activated lymphocytes into memory CD8 T-cells. CD8 alpha forms disulfide-linked heterodimers with CD8B at the cell surface and also homodimers in various cell types, including NK-cells and peripheral blood T-lymphocytes. Additionally, it interacts with the MHC class I HLA-A/B2M dimer and associates with LCK in a zinc-dependent manner.

Cynomolgus

HEK293

C-hFc

XP_005575419 (M42-D223)

102124337  [NCBI]

Approximately 44.4 kDa

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Solution

Supplied as a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4.

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

N/A.

Stored at -80°C for 1 year from date of receipt. It is stable at -20°C for 3 months after opening. It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -80°C for extended storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Shipping with dry ice.