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Traits

Traits linked to CD8A

CD8 subunit alpha

The Human Phenotype Ontology links 5 traits to CD8A, by body system: features seen in people with one of the gene's rare conditions.

Abnormality of the immune system

TraitHow often it is seen
Recurrent bacterial infectionsNot recorded
Recurrent respiratory infectionsNot recorded
Recurrent viral infectionsNot recorded

Abnormality of blood and blood-forming tissues

TraitHow often it is seen
Absence of CD8+ T cellsNot recorded

Abnormality of the respiratory system

TraitHow often it is seen
Permanent enlargement of the airways of the lungsNot recorded

How often is among people with one of the gene's conditions, the most often across them, as the Human Phenotype Ontology records it. These pages describe traits and the research behind them; they are not a diagnosis, and a doctor or genetic counsellor is the person to ask about symptoms.

Where this comes from

  • The Human Phenotype Ontology, release 2026-09-01: the traits linked to CD8A and how often each is seen. Find out more at hpo.jax.org.

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