Anti-hIL-18

Antibody against human IL-18

ABOUT

Neutralizing IgG monoclonal antibody to human interleukin 18

Anti-hIL-18-IgG is a monoclonal antibody specific for human interleukin 18 (hIL-18). It has been selected for its ability to efficiently neutralize the biological activity of hIL-18. Anti-hIL-18-IgG was generated by recombinant DNA technology.

Interleukin 18 (IL-18; formerly called interferon-γ inducing factor) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that causes a wide variety of biological effects associated with infection, inflammation and autoimmune processes [1, 2].

More specifically, IL-18 induces IFN-γ production and contributes to T-helper 1 (Th1) cell polarization. IL-18 is produced by macrophages and other cells, as a proprotein which is proteolytically processed to its active form by caspase 1, an enzyme that is activated within the inflammasome multiprotein complex. IL-18 binds to a heterodimeric receptor consisting of IL-18R and IL-18 receptor accessory protein (IL-18RAP). Upon binding, IL-18 activates NF-κB and AP-1 via signaling pathways that involve IRAK and TRAF-6 [3, 4].

Anti-hIL-18-IgG has been produced in Chinese hamster ovarian (CHO) cells and purified by affinity chromatography.

 

References:

1. Arend W. et al., 2008. IL-1, IL-18, and IL-33 families of cytokines. Immunol Rev. 223:20-38.
2. Dinarello CA. et al., 1998. Overview of interleukin-18: more than an interferon-gamma inducing factor. J Leukoc Biol. 63(6):658-64.
3. Gracie JA. et al., 2003. Interleukin-18. J Leukoc Biol.3(2):213-24.
4. Kojima H. et al., 1998. Interleukin-18 activates the IRAK-TRAF6 pathway in mouse EL-4 cells. BBRC 244(1):183-6.

All products are for research use only, and not for human or veterinary use.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Target

Interleukin 18 (IL-18)

Target species

Human

Applications

Neutralization assay

Species
Human
Isotype
hIgG1
Clone
2C10
Source
CHO cells
Production details
Animal-free
Purification
Protein G
Formulation buffer

Sodium phosphate buffer with saccharose, glycine and stabilizing agents

Preservative
Azide-free
Reconstitution buffer
Sterile water (not provided)
Sterility

0.2 µm filtration

Tested applications

Neutralization assay

Quality control

Each lot is functionally tested and validated.

CONTENTS

Contents

  • Product: 
    Anti-hIL-18-IgG
  • Cat code: 
    mabg-hil18-3
  • Quantity: 
    3 x 100 µg

Shipping & Storage

  • Shipping method:  Room temperature
  • Storage:

    • -20°C
    Stability: Stable for 1 month when stored at 4°C and for 1 year when stored at -20°C

    Caution:

    • Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles

DOCUMENTS

Documents

Anti-hIL-18-IgG

Technical Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet

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