背景描述 | Interleukin-18 (IL-18) belongs to the IL-1 superfamily and is constitutively produced by macrophages, dendritic cells (DCs) and other cells. IL-18 binds to the receptor of IL-18 (IL-18R) and initiate the recruitment and heterodimerization of the IL-18RAcP, leading to downstream activation of NF-κB. After stimulation with IL-18, multiple cytokines including IFN-γ, IL-13, IL-4, IL-8, and GM-CSF and both Th1 and Th2 lymphokines could be produced by different cells. As an immunoregulaory cytokine, IL-18 can promote development of T helper 1 (Th1) cells, which maximizes the production of IFN by synergistically stimulating to mature Th1 effectors in combination with IL-12. On the contrary, it inhibits the production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. In addition, IL-18 exhibits multiple proinflammatory functions, such as increases in cell adhesion molecules, nitric oxide synthesis, and chemokine production. |
别称 | interleukin 18, IGIF, IL-1g, IL1F4, IL18 |
蛋白编码 | P70380 |
分子量 | The protein has a calculated MW of 19.1 kDa. The protein migrates as 18 kDa under reducing condition (SDS-PAGE analysis). |
表达系统 | Escherichia coli |
纯度 | >98% as determined by SDS-PAGE. |
生物活性 | Measure by its ability to induce IFN gamma secretion in KG-1 cells. The ED₅₀ for this effect is <0.5 μg/mL. |
内毒素检测 | <0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
蛋白序列 | MNFGRLHCTTAVIRNINDQVLFVDKRQPVFEDMTDIDQSASEPQTRLIIYMYKDSEVRGLAVTLSVKDSKMSTLSCKNKIISFEEMDPPENIDDIQSDLIFFQKRVPGHNKMEFESSLYEGHFLACQKEDDAFKLILKKKDENGDKSVMFTLTNLHQS with polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus. |
蛋白标签 | His Tag (C-term) |
产品形式 | The protein was lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution containing 1X PBS, pH 8.0. If you have any concerns or special requirements, please confirm with us. |
产品应用 | Cell Culture |
1. Before opening, centrifuge at 3000 rpm for 5 mins.
2.Initial Reconstitution
· Reconstitute the Lyophilized Protein in sterile H₂O to a concentration of 100-200 μg/mL.
· Then, incubate it at room temperature for at least 20 mins to ensure sufficient dissolution.
Do Not Vortex! Vigorous shaking may impair the biological activity of the protein.
· Store at 2°C to 8°C for up to 1 week.
3.Extended Storage
· After the initial reconstitution, further dilute the reconstituted protein in a buffer containing a carrier protein or stabilizer (e.g., 0.1% BSA, 10% FBS, 5% HSA, or 5% trehalose solution). The final concentration is not less than 10 μg/ml.
· Prepare aliquots (≥20 μl).
· Store at -20°C or -80°C for 3 to 6 months.
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
储存 | Lyophilized Protein: Store at -20°C for 1 year. Initial Reconstitution: Store at 2°C to 8°C for up to 1 week. Extended Storage: Store at -20°C or -80°C for 3 to 6 months with a carrier protein or stabilizer. |
运输 | Blue Ice |
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SDS-PAGE analysis of recombinant mouse IL-18 |