Non-human Primate (Cynomolgus) CD8+ Cytotoxic T Cells
Cynomolgus monkeys typically have 8-28% of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) composed of CD8 T cells. These cells express the CD8 protein marker and T cell receptor (TCR), enabling recognition of foreign antigens presented by major histocompatibility complex class I molecules on antigen-presenting cells, triggering their activation. Mature CD8 T cells develop in the thymus and migrate to lymphoid tissues where they encounter and respond to foreign pathogens. Upon activation, CD8 T cells transform into cytotoxic cells capable of destroying infected or aberrant cells through lysis.
Our Non Human Primate CD8+ Cytotoxic T Cells are isolated from Non Human Primate mononuclear cells by negative selection. All Non-Human Primate whole blood is collected by venipuncture from animals housed within the United States.
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