IL-18/IL-1F4 Antibody - CD BioSciences

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IL-18/IL-1F4 Antibody

IL-18/IL-1F4 Antibody

SPA-05714

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Target Information
Target Name IL-18/IL-1F4
Gene Abbr. IL18
Gene ID 3606
Full Name interleukin 18
Alias IGIF, IL-18, IL-1g, IL1F4
Introduction Interleukin 18 (IL-18) is a 18 kDa cytokine which identified as a costimulatory factor for production of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma ) in response to toxic shock and shares functional similarities with IL-12. IL-18 is synthesized as a precursor 24 kDa molecule without a signal peptide and must be cleaved to produce an active molecule. IL-1 converting enzyme (ICE, Caspase-1) cleaves pro-IL-18 at aspartic acid in the P1 position, producing the mature, bioactive peptide that is readily released from the cells. It is reported that IL-18 is produced from Kupffer cells, activated macrophages, keratinocytes, intestinal epithelial cells, osteoblasts, adrenal cortex cells and murine diencephalon. IFN-gamma is produced by activated T or NK cells and plays critical roles in the defense against microbiral pathogens. IFN-gamma activates macrophages, enhances NK activity and B cell maturation, proliferation and Ig secretion, induces MHC class I and II antigens, and inhibits osteoclast activation. IL-18 acts on T helper type-1 (Th1) T cells and in combination with IL-12 strongly induces them to produce IFN-gamma. Pleiotropic effects of IL-18 has also been reported, such as, enhancement production of IFN-gamma and GM-CSF in peripheral blood mononuclear cells, production of Th1 cytokines, IL-2, GM-CSF and IFN-gamma in T cells, enhancement of Fas ligand expression by Th1 cells.
Product Details
Host Rabbit
Clonality Polyclonal
Clone No. N/A
Isotype IgG
Immunogen Recombinant fusion protein containing a sequence corresponding to amino acids 37-193 of human IL-18/IL-1F4 (NP_001553.1).
Usage
Application WB, IP
Dilutions Western Blot (1:500-1:2000); Immunoprecipitation (1:50-1:100)
Reactivity Human, Mouse
Validation Knockout Validated.
Storage & Handling
Storage Buffer PBS with 50% glycerol, pH 7.3.
Preservative 0.02% Sodium Azide
Storage Temp. Store at -20 °C.
Handling Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

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