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Rodent IL-18 Antibody recognizes interleukin 18 (IL-18), a proinflammatory cytokine of the IL-1 family that plays important roles in innate and adaptive immune responses. IL-18 is produced by several immune and non-immune cell populations and can influence natural killer cells, T lymphocytes, macrophages, and other cells involved in inflammatory responses. Originally identified as interferon gamma-inducing factor (IGIF), IL-18 can strongly enhance interferon gamma production, particularly when acting together with IL-12.
IL-18 is synthesized as an inactive precursor that requires proteolytic processing to generate the biologically active cytokine. Caspase-1 is an important mediator of this maturation process, linking IL-18 production to inflammasome activation. Mature IL-18 signals through a receptor complex containing IL18R1 and IL18RAP, leading to recruitment of MyD88 and activation of downstream pathways involving IRAK proteins, TRAF6, NF-kappaB, and MAPK signaling. These pathways contribute to inflammatory gene expression and immune-cell activation.
IL-18 activity is regulated by the surrounding cytokine environment and by IL-18 binding protein, a naturally occurring extracellular inhibitor that limits interaction between IL-18 and its receptor. Dysregulated IL-18 signaling is investigated in models of inflammatory and autoimmune disease, infection, metabolic disorders, and cancer. A Mouse and Rat IL-18 Antibody is particularly useful for studies employing rodent experimental systems to investigate cytokine expression, inflammasome-associated processes, and mechanisms connecting innate and adaptive immunity.
This Rodent IL-18 Antibody is a rabbit polyclonal generated against a recombinant fragment corresponding to amino acids 37-194 of rat IL-18. Rat and mouse IL-18 share a high degree of sequence similarity, and the antibody provides a reagent for investigating IL-18 expression in both rodent species. NSJ Bioreagents supplies this antibody for research use only.
A Rodent IL-18 Antibody can be used to investigate interleukin 18 expression in mouse and rat research models examining inflammasome activity, 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 Rodent IL-18 Antibody / Mouse and Rat IL-18 Antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
Rat partial recombinant protein (AA 37-194) was used as the immunogen for this Rodent IL-18 Antibody.
After reconstitution, the Rodent IL-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.
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