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Antigens, CD8

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Definition: Differentiation antigens found on thymocytes and on cytotoxic and suppressor T-lymphocytes. CD8 antigens are members of the immunoglobulin supergene family and are associative recognition elements in MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex) Class I-restricted interactions.

T-lymphocyte differentiation antigens
See Also CD4-CD8 Ratio

Other names T8 Antigens, T-Cell; Leu-2 Antigens; CD8 Antigens; T8 Antigens, T Cell; T-Cell T8 Antigens; Leu 2 Antigens; Antigens, T-Cell T8; Antigens, Leu-2; CD8 Antigen; Antigen, CD8

Substance	Categories	Source
CD8beta antigen, rat	*Antigens, CD8.	Immunogenetics 1996;44(4):312-4
Cd8b1 protein, mouse	*Antigens, CD8.
CD8beta antigen	*Antigens, CD8.	Clin Exp Immunol 2003 Sep;133(3):334-43
CD8alphabeta antigen	*Antigens, CD8.	Exp Dermatol 2001 Jun;10(3):168-74
CD8alpha antigen	*Antigens, CD8.	J Leukoc Biol 2001 Jun;69(6):951-8
CD8 antigen, alpha chain	*Antigens, CD8.	J Biol Chem 2000 May 19;275(20):15232-8
IGSF6 protein, human	Immunoglobulins Antigens, CD8.	Mol Immunol 1998 Jun;35(9):513-24
CD8 receptor	*Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell Antigens, CD8.	Acta Derm Venerol (Stockh) 1990;70(5)395

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