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Interleukin 18 Antibody recognizes interleukin 18 (IL-18), a proinflammatory cytokine encoded by the IL18 gene and belonging to the IL-1 cytokine family. Originally identified as interferon gamma-inducing factor (IGIF), IL-18 participates in both innate and adaptive immunity and can influence natural killer cells, T lymphocytes, macrophages, and other immune-cell populations. Its ability to promote interferon gamma production is particularly enhanced in the presence of IL-12.
IL-18 is initially synthesized as an inactive precursor that undergoes proteolytic processing to generate the biologically active cytokine. Caspase-1 is an important mediator of IL-18 maturation, providing a functional connection between IL-18 release and inflammasome activation. Mature IL-18 signals through a receptor complex containing IL18R1 and IL18RAP. Receptor engagement recruits MyD88 and activates downstream signaling involving IRAK proteins, TRAF6, NF-kappaB, and MAPK pathways, leading to transcriptional responses associated with inflammation and immune activation.
The biological activity of IL-18 is influenced by the surrounding cytokine environment and by extracellular regulatory mechanisms. IL-18 binding protein (IL18BP) acts as a naturally occurring inhibitor by binding IL-18 and limiting its interaction with the receptor. Altered IL-18 production and signaling are studied in inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, infectious disease, metabolic disorders, and cancer. An IL-18 Polyclonal Antibody can support research examining IL-18 expression and the relationship between inflammatory cytokine production, inflammasome activity, and immune-cell responses.
This Interleukin 18 Antibody is a rabbit polyclonal antibody generated against a recombinant fragment corresponding to amino acids 37-193 of human IL-18. The polyclonal format provides a population of antibodies recognizing the immunizing IL-18 region and offers a complementary reagent to monoclonal antibodies directed against this cytokine. NSJ Bioreagents supplies this antibody for research use only.
An Interleukin 18 Antibody can be used to investigate IL-18 expression and its relationship to inflammasome activity, interferon gamma production, inflammatory signaling, innate immunity, and adaptive immune responses.
For an IL-18 monoclonal with complementary Western blot, IHC, and protein microarray validation, see our IL-18 Antibody IL18/4626 / IL18 Monoclonal Antibody page.
The stated application concentrations are suggested starting amounts. Titration of the Interleukin 18 Antibody / IL-18 Polyclonal Antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
Human partial recombinant protein (AA 37-193) was used as the immunogen for this Interleukin 18 Antibody.
After reconstitution, the Interleukin 18 Antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
IL-18 antibody, IL18 antibody, interferon gamma-inducing factor antibody, IGIF antibody, IL-1 gamma antibody
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