Preparation and Storage
Background: CD8 beta
CD8 is a heterodimeric glycoprotein consisting of an alpha and beta chain. It is expressed on cytolytic T cells and functions in conjunction with the T cell receptor in the recognition of MHC/peptide complexes.
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Entrez Gene IDs:
926 (Human); 12526 (Mouse); 24931 (Rat)
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Alternate Names:
CD8 antigen, beta polypeptide 1 (p37); CD8 beta; CD8b antigen; CD8b molecule; CD8b; CD8B1; CD8B1P37; Leu2; LY3; LYT3; MGC119115; P37; T lymphocyte surface glycoprotein beta chain; T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 beta chain