The Mouse Monoclonal anti-IL-18 antibody (Clone IL18-4623) (ABIN7868335) specifically detects IL-18 in WB and IHC (p).
The antibody is reactive with Human samples.
Optimal dilution of the Interleukin 18 antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Buffer
1 mg/mL in 1X PBS, BSA free, sodium azide free
Preservative
Azide free
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Aliquot the Interleukin 18 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Target
IL-18 (IL18)
(Interleukin 18 (IL18))
Alternative Name
Interleukin 18
Background
Four structurally related IL-1 receptor ligands have been described. These include three agonists designated IL-1a, IL-1b and IL-1g/IL-18 and a specific receptor antagonist, IL-1Ra. IL-1a and IL-1b play critical roles in the regulation of the immune response and inflammation, serving as activators of T and B lymphocytes and NK (natural killer) cells. IL-18 (also referred to as IL-1g) has been shown to augment the secretion of IFN-g from T lymphocytes and increase NK cell activity in spleen cells. IL-18 exhibits 19 % and 12 % identity with IL-1a and IL-1b respectively over the 12 beta-strands of the beta-trefoil fold domain, which is a signature feature of the IL-1 family. The unusual leader sequence of IL-18 may be analogous to the IL-1b pro-domain which must be cleaved by the serine protease ICE for optimal secretion and biological activity. Originally described as IGIF (IFN-g-inducing factor), IL-18 is induced by mouse liver subsequent to challenge with lipopolysaccharide (LPS).