Healthy CD8+ T Cells
Human CD8+ T Cells are isolated from peripheral blood of IRB-consented healthy donors. Ideal for cytotoxic T cell functional assays, immunotherapy research, and studies of cellular immunity, antigen-specific responses, and immune-mediated cytotoxicity.
Healthy Donor CD8+ T Cells
High-Purity Human CD8+ T Cells for Immunology and Cell Therapy Research
Human CD8+ T Cells are purified from peripheral blood of healthy adult donors under IRB-approved protocols. These CD8 positive cytotoxic T lymphocytes are essential mediators of cellular immunity, enabling antigen-specific killing of infected or malignant cells through perforin- and granzyme-mediated cytotoxic pathways. Healthy donor CD8+ T cells support applications in cancer immunotherapy research, infectious disease studies, immune activation assays, and T cell–based therapeutic development. Available cryopreserved, these cells deliver high viability and consistent functional performance for in vitro and in vivo studies.
Product Features
- Research Use Only (RUO), CD8 positive T cells
- Isolated from healthy, clinically screened donors
- High purity and viability (≥90% CD8+ cells)
- Cryopreserved in CryoStor® CS10 media
- Processed within 24 hours of collection
- IRB-approved protocols with electronic informed consent
Donor Metadata
- Comprehensive donor screening and verified health status
- Demographic data: age, sex assigned at birth, race/ethnicity
- Self-reported medication, allergy, and infectious disease history
Applications
- Cytotoxic T cell activation assays
- Cancer immunotherapy and CAR-T research
- Antigen-specific killing assays
- Viral immunity studies
- Single-cell and transcriptomic analysis
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- IRB-approved collections and standardized procedures
- 21 CFR Part 11–compliant e-consent system
- HIPAA-compliant data management
Ordering & Customization
Human CD8+ T Cells are available in customizable aliquot sizes. For international orders or documentation needs, please contact learnmore@sanguinebio.com to confirm requirements and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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YES – All collections are conducted under IRB-approved protocols and electronic informed consent. Sanguine utilizes Advarra and WCG IRB for oversight.
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YES – all our products are research use only (RUO).
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You can find our full product catalog here.
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Storage depends on sample type but often cryopreserved samples stored in liquid nitrogen can be stored for years.
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Extensive customization is available. To discuss your project request a quote or email us at learnmore@sanguinebio.com.
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Sanguine offers flexible prospective collection services tailored to fit your research. For more information and to request a quote, please see: our prospective biospecimen collection services page.
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Timelines depend on condition, sample type, and I/E criteria but we often start collection within 2 weeks of signed agreement.
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YES – we have in-stock inventory. You can also email us at learnmore@sanguinebio.com as we continually get new samples in our inventory.
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Each sample from a different individual – Unique donor means each sample comes from a different person, ensuring biological diversity in your study.
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YES – Unique donors can be specified and guaranteed based on your requirements.
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For information about sample quality, please see: Quality and Compliance
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YES – “IRB-approved collection protocols” and IRB approval documentation available upon request. Sanguine utilizes two internationally-recognized IRBs (Advarra and WCG IRB) for review and approval.
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Need a custom CD8+ T Cells cohort?
Our scientific team can scope prospective collections with donor-specific I/E criteria, typically starting within 2 weeks of agreement.