| Name | T-cell surface glycoprotein CD8 alpha chain |
| Description | Identifies cytotoxic/suppressor T-cells that interact with MHC class I bearing targets. CD8 is thought to play a role in the process of T-cell mediated killing. CD8 alpha chains binds to class I MHC molecules alpha-3 domains. |
| UniProt ID | P01732 |
| Gene | CD8A |
