Recombinant Mouse IL-18 Protein(Halo Tag)

SKU: PDMM100241

Size:100μg

Storage:Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.

Shipping:This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Exp date:12 months

Category ID_II:Recombinant Proteins

Category ID_III:Cytokines

Abbreviation:IL-18

Target Synonym:Interferon-gamma inducing factor (IGIF);IL1F4

Research Areas:Immunology;Cancer;Metabolism

Conjugation:

Target Species:Mouse

Expression Host:Mammalian

Application:

Fusion tag:C-Halo

UNIProt ID:P70380

Accession:P70380

Background:Interleukin-18(IL-18, also known as interferon-gamma inducing factor) is a proinflammatory cytokine that belongs to the IL-1 superfamily and is produced by macrophages and other cells. This cytokine can induce the IFN-gamma production of T cells. The combination of IL-18 and IL12 has been shown to inhibit IL4 dependent IgE and IgG1 production, and enhance IgG2a production of B cells. IL-18 binding protein(IL18BP) can specifically interact with this cytokine, and thus negatively regulate its biological activity. IL-18 is an IL-1-like cytokine that requires cleavage with caspase-1 to become active, was found to increase IgE production in a CD4+ T cell -, IL-4- and STAT6-dependent fashion. IL-18 and T cell receptor-mediated stimulation could induce naive CD4+ T cells to develop into IL-4-producing cells in vitro. Thus, caspase-1 and IL-18 may be critical in the regulation of IgE production in vivo, providing a potential therapeutic target for allergic disorders. IL-18 production in primary synovial cultures and purified synovial fibroblasts was, in turn, upregulated by TNF-α and IL-1β, suggesting that monokine expression can feedback to promote Th1 cell development in the synovial membrane. Besides, synergistic combinations of IL-18, IL-12, and IL-15 may be of importance in sustaining both Th1 responses and monokine production in RA.

Concentration:

Activity:Not validated for activity

Sequence:Asn36-Ser192

Purity:> 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Formulation:Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with 5% Trehalose and 5% Mannitol.

Reconstitution:It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis

Endotoxin:< 1.0 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method

Calculated MW:59.1 kDa

ObservedMW:58 kDa