Anti-hIL-18

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.

Specifications

Applications: Anti-hIL-18-IgG is a neutralizing antibody, it blocks hIL-18-induced cellular activation.

Target: Natural and recombinant human interleukin 18 (hIL-18).

Clonality: Monoclonal antibodyClone: H7WM210Isotype: Human IgG1, kappaSource: CHO cellsFormulation: 0.2 µm filtered solution in a sodium phosphate buffer with saccharose, glycine and stabilizing agentsPurity: Purified by affinity chromatography with protein G

Contents

3 x 100 μg purified anti-hIL18-IgG antibody, provided azide-free and lyophilized

Product is shipped at room temperature. Store lyophilized antibody at -20 °C.