EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit

8-Minute cell isolation kit using immunomagnetic negative selection

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EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit

8-Minute cell isolation kit using immunomagnetic negative selection

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Product Advantages


  • Fast, easy-to-use and column-free

  • Up to 91% purity with high recovery

  • Untouched, viable cells

What's Included

  • EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit (Catalog #17953)
    • EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Cocktail, 1 mL
    • EasySep™ Dextran RapidSpheres™, 1 mL
  • EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit (Catalog #100-0710)
    • EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Cocktail, 1 x 10 mL
    • EasySep™ Dextran RapidSpheres™, 1 x 10 mL
  • RoboSep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit (Catalog #17953RF)
    • EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Cocktail, 1 mL
    • EasySep™ Dextran RapidSpheres™, 1 mL
    • RoboSep™ Buffer (Catalog #20104)
    • RoboSep™ Filter Tips (Catalog #20125)

Overview

Easily and efficiently isolate highly purified human CD8+ T cells from fresh or previously frozen human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) or washed leukapheresis samples by immunomagnetic negative selection, with the EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit. Widely used in published research for more than 20 years, EasySep™ combines the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the simplicity of a column-free magnetic system.

In this EasySep™ negative selection procedure, unwanted cells are labeled with antibody complexes and magnetic particles. The following unwanted cells are targeted for removal: CD4, CD14, CD16, CD19, CD20, CD36, CD56, CD66b, CD123, GlyA, and TCRgd. The magnetically labeled cells are then separated from the untouched desired CD8+ T cells by using an EasySep™ magnet and simply pouring or pipetting the desired cells into a new tube. Following magnetic cell isolation in as little as 8 minutes, the desired CD8+ T cells are ready for downstream applications such as flow cytometry, culture, or DNA/RNA extraction.

This product replaces EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Enrichment Kit (Catalog #19053) for even faster cell isolations.

For large-scale isolation of human CD8+ T cells from leukapheresis samples, see the large-format (1x1010 cells) kit (Catalog #100-0710).

Learn more about how immunomagnetic EasySep™ technology works or how to fully automate immunomagnetic cell isolation with RoboSep™. Alternatively, choose ready-to-use, ethically sourced, primary Human Peripheral Blood CD8+ T Cells, Frozen isolated with EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit. Explore additional products optimized for your workflow, including culture media, supplements, antibodies, and more.
Magnet Compatibility
• EasySep™ Magnet (Catalog #18000)
• “The Big Easy” EasySep™ Magnet (Catalog #18001)
• Easy 50 EasySep™ Magnet (Catalog #18002)
• EasyPlate™ EasySep™ Magnet (Catalog 18102)
• EasyEights™ EasySep™ Magnet (Catalog #18103)
• RoboSep™-S (Catalog #21000)
• Easy 250 EasySep™ Magnet (Catalog #100-0821)
Subtype
Cell Isolation Kits
Cell Type
T Cells, T Cells, CD8+
Species
Human
Sample Source
Leukapheresis, PBMC
Selection Method
Negative
Application
Cell Isolation
Brand
EasySep, RoboSep
Area of Interest
Immunology

Data Figures

EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit

Figure 1. EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit

Starting with human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), the CD8+ T cell content (CD3+CD8+) of the isolated fraction is typically 85.6 ± 4.9% (mean ± SD for the purple EasySep™ Magnet).

Experimental Workflow: DC/T Cell Co-Culture Protocol for the Activation and Expansion of Antigen-Induced CD8+ T Cells

Figure 2. Experimental Workflow: DC/T Cell Co-Culture Protocol for the Activation and Expansion of Antigen-Induced CD8+ T Cells

The EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit (Catalog #17953) can be used as a part of a workflow to assess antigen-specific T cell functionality by co-culturing dendritic cells (DCs) and CD8+ T cells. (1) Isolate monocytes from Human Peripheral Blood Leukopak, Fresh (Catalog #70500) or from Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs), Fresh or Frozen (Catalog #70025), using EasySep™ Human Monocyte Isolation Kit (Catalog #19359). (2) Culture monocytes to generate monocyte-derived dendritic cells (Mo-DCs) using ImmunoCult™ Dendritic Cell Culture Kit (Catalog #10985) and the peptide(s) of interest. (3) Isolate CD8+ T cells from the same donor’s blood or PBMCs using EasySep™ Human CD8+ T Cell Isolation Kit. (4) Co-culture DCs and CD8+ T cells in ImmunoCult™-XF T Cell Expansion Medium (Catalog #10981). (5) For short-term co-culture, isolate CD8+ T cells using EasySep™ Human CD8+ Cell Isolation Kit and label the isolated CD8+ T cells with a cell proliferation tracking dye. Set up co-culture by seeding peptide-pulsed dendritic cell suspension with the CD8+ T cell suspension at a 1:4 ratio. Harvest the co-cultures and quantify the antigen-specific CD8+ T cells with tetramer staining after 6 days. (6) For long-term co-culture, expand antigen-specific CD8+ T cells with additional supplements. Analyze the phenotype and function of expanded CD8+ T cells by assessing surface markers or cytokine production. Alternatively, enrich antigen-specific CD8+ T cells with EasySep™, rest the cells for 2 days, and then assess killing activity.

Protocols and Documentation

Find supporting information and directions for use in the Product Information Sheet or explore additional protocols below.

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17953RF
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Safety Data Sheet 1
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17953
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100-0710
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Safety Data Sheet 1
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17953RF
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English
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17953RF
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Applications

This product is designed for use in the following research area(s) as part of the highlighted workflow stage(s). Explore these workflows to learn more about the other products we offer to support each research area.

Resources and Publications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can EasySep™ be used for either positive or negative selection?

Yes. The EasySep™ kits use either a negative selection approach by targeting and removing unwanted cells or a positive selection approach targeting desired cells. Depletion kits are also available for the removal of cells with a specific undesired marker (e.g. GlyA).

How does the separation work?

Magnetic particles are crosslinked to cells using Tetrameric Antibody Complexes (TAC). When placed in the EasySep™ Magnet, labeled cells migrate to the wall of the tube. The unlabeled cells are then poured off into a separate fraction.

Which columns do I use?

The EasySep™ procedure is column-free. That's right - no columns!

How can I analyze the purity of my enriched sample?

The Product Information Sheet provided with each EasySep™ kit contains detailed staining information.

Can EasySep™ separations be automated?

Yes. RoboSep™, the fully automated cell separator, automates all EasySep™ labeling and cell separation steps.

Can EasySep™ be used to isolate rare cells?

Yes. We recommend a cell concentration of 2x108 cells/mL and a minimum working volume of 100 µL. Samples containing 2x107 cells or fewer should be suspended in 100 µL of buffer.

Are the EasySep™ magnetic particles FACS-compatible?

Yes, the EasySep™ particles are flow cytometry-compatible, as they are very uniform in size and about 5000X smaller than other commercially available magnetic beads used with column-free systems.

Can the EasySep™ magnetic particles be removed after enrichment?

No, but due to the small size of these particles, they will not interfere with downstream applications.

Can I alter the separation time in the magnet?

Yes; however, this may impact the kit's performance. The provided EasySep™ protocols have already been optimized to balance purity, recovery and time spent on the isolation.

For positive selection, can I perform more than 3 separations to increase purity?

Yes, the purity of targeted cells will increase with additional rounds of separations; however, cell recovery will decrease.

How does the binding of the EasySep™ magnetic particle affect the cells? is the function of positively selected cells altered by the bound particles?

Hundreds of publications have used cells selected with EasySep™ positive selection kits for functional studies. Our in-house experiments also confirm that selected cells are not functionally altered by the EasySep™ magnetic particles.

If particle binding is a key concern, we offer two options for negative selection. The EasySep™ negative selection kits can isolate untouched cells with comparable purities, while RosetteSep™ can isolate untouched cells directly from whole blood without using particles or magnets.

Publications (10)

CD8+ T cells regulate tumour ferroptosis during cancer immunotherapy. W. Wang et al. Nature 2019 may

Abstract

Cancer immunotherapy restores or enhances the effector function of CD8+ T cells in the tumour microenvironment1,2. CD8+ T cells activated by cancer immunotherapy clear tumours mainly by inducing cell death through perforin-granzyme and Fas-Fas ligand pathways3,4. Ferroptosis is a form of cell death that differs from apoptosis and results from iron-dependent accumulation of lipid peroxide5,6. Although it has been investigated in vitro7,8, there is emerging evidence that ferroptosis might be implicated in a variety of pathological scenarios9,10. It is unclear whether, and how, ferroptosis is involved in T cell immunity and cancer immunotherapy. Here we show that immunotherapy-activated CD8+ T cells enhance ferroptosis-specific lipid peroxidation in tumour cells, and that increased ferroptosis contributes to the anti-tumour efficacy of immunotherapy. Mechanistically, interferon gamma (IFNgamma) released from CD8+ T cells downregulates the expression of SLC3A2 and SLC7A11, two subunits of the glutamate-cystine antiporter system xc-, impairs the uptake of cystine by tumour cells, and as a consequence, promotes tumour cell lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis. In mouse models, depletion of cystine or cysteine by cyst(e)inase (an engineered enzyme that degrades both cystine and cysteine) in combination with checkpoint blockade synergistically enhanced T cell-mediated anti-tumour immunity and induced ferroptosis in tumour cells. Expression of system xc- was negatively associated, in cancer patients, with CD8+ T cell signature, IFNgamma expression, and patient outcome. Analyses of human transcriptomes before and during nivolumab therapy revealed that clinical benefits correlate with reduced expression of SLC3A2 and increased IFNgamma and CD8. Thus, T cell-promoted tumour ferroptosis is an anti-tumour mechanism, and targeting this pathway in combination with checkpoint blockade is a potential therapeutic approach.
Metabolic plasticity of HIV-specific CD8+ T cells is associated with enhanced antiviral potential and natural control of HIV-1 infection. M. Angin et al. Nature metabolism 2019 jul

Abstract

Spontaneous control of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is generally associated with an enhanced capacity of CD8+ T cells to eliminate infected CD4+ T cells, but the molecular characteristics of these highly functional CD8+ T cells are largely unknown. In the present study, using single-cell analysis, it was shown that HIV-specific, central memory CD8+ T cells from spontaneous HIV controllers (HICs) and antiretrovirally treated non-controllers have opposing transcriptomic profiles. Genes linked to effector functions and survival are upregulated in cells from HICs. In contrast, genes associated with activation, exhaustion and glycolysis are upregulated in cells from non-controllers. It was shown that HIV-specific CD8+ T cells from non-controllers are largely glucose dependent, whereas those from HICs have more diverse metabolic resources that enhance both their survival potential and their capacity to develop anti-HIV effector functions. The functional efficiency of the HIV-specific CD8+ T cell response in HICs is thus engraved in their memory population and related to their metabolic programme. Metabolic reprogramming in vitro through interleukin-15 treatment abrogated the glucose dependency and enhanced the antiviral potency of HIV-specific CD8+ T cells from non-controllers.
Characterizing the effects of hypoxia on the metabolic profiles of mesenchymal stromal cells derived from three tissue sources using chemical isotope labeling liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Q. Pan et al. Cell and tissue research 2019 dec

Abstract

Microenvironmental factors such as oxygen concentration mediate key effects on the biology of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). Herein, we performed an in-depth characterization of the metabolic behavior of MSCs derived from the placenta, umbilical cord, and adipose tissue (termed hPMSCs, UC-MSCs, and AD-MSCs, respectively) at physiological (hypoxic; 5{\%} oxygen [O2]) and standardized (normoxic; 21{\%} O2) O2 concentrations using chemical isotope labeling liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. 12C- and 13C-isotope dansylation (Dns) labeling was used to analyze the amine/phenol submetabolome, and 2574 peak pairs or metabolites were detected and quantified, from which 52 metabolites were positively identified using a library of 275 Dns-metabolite standards; 2189 metabolites were putatively identified. Next, we identified six metabolites using the Dns library, as well as 14 hypoxic biomarkers from the human metabolome database out of 96 altered metabolites. Ultimately, metabolic pathway analyses were performed to evaluate the associated pathways. Based on pathways identified using the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, we identified significant changes in the metabolic profiles of MSCs in response to different O2 concentrations. These results collectively suggest that O2 concentration has the strongest influence on hPMSCs metabolic characteristics, and that 5{\%} O2 promotes arginine and proline metabolism in hPMSCs and UC-MSCs but decreases gluconeogenesis (alanine-glucose) rates in hPMSCs and AD-MSCs. These changes indicate that MSCs derived from different sources exhibit distinct metabolic profiles.
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