IL-18 is a 18kD novel cytokine which is identified as a costimulatory factor for production of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) in response to toxic shock.
It shares functional similarities with IL-12.
IL-18 is synthesized as a precursor 24kD molecule without a signal peptide and must be cleaved to produce an active molecule.
IL-1 beta 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 has been reported that IL-18 is produced from Kupffer cells, activated macrophages, keratinocytes, intestinal epithelial cells, osteoblasts, adrenal cortex cells and murine diencephalon.
Apart from its physiological role, IL-18 is also able to induce severe inflammatory reactions, which suggests its role in certain inflammatory disorders.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions:Western Blot: 0.5-2ug/mlImmunohistochemistry: 5-20ug/mlImmunocytochemistry: 5-20ug/mlOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
仕様
Size：200ul
Host：rabbit
Source Antibody：bovine
Grade：Affinity Purified
Purity：Purified by Protein A and peptide affinity chromatography.
Form：Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol
Specificity：Recognizes bovine IL18.
Isotype：IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev：E IC IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity：Bo
Immunogen：Recombinant protein corresponding to His37-Asn193 of bovine IL18, expressed in E. coli.
