IL-18 Protein, Mouse

IL-18 protein is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that plays an important role in epithelial barrier repair and immune response regulation by polarizing T helper 1 (Th1) cells and natural killer (NK) cells. After binding to IL18R1 and IL18RAP receptors, IL-18 forms a signaling ternary complex, activates NF-κ-B, and induces inflammatory mediators. IL-18 Protein, Mouse is the recombinant mouse-derived IL-18 protein, expressed by E. coli , with tag free. The total length of IL-18 Protein, Mouse is 157 a.a., with molecular weight of ~19 kDa.

IL-18 Protein is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that plays a crucial role in epithelial barrier repair and the modulation of immune responses by polarizing T-helper 1 (Th1) cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Upon binding to its receptors IL18R1 and IL18RAP, IL-18 forms a signaling ternary complex that activates NF-kappa-B, leading to the synthesis of inflammatory mediators. It synergizes with IL-12/interleukin-12 to induce the synthesis of IFNG from Th1 cells and NK cells. IL-18 is also involved in transducing inflammation downstream of pyroptosis, where its mature form is specifically released into the extracellular space through the gasdermin-D (GSDMD) pore. At the plasma membrane, IL-18 forms a ternary complex with IL18R1 and IL18RAP, with IL18 first binding to IL18R1 to form a low affinity binary complex, which then interacts with IL18RAP to form a high affinity ternary complex that signals within the cell. Additionally, IL-18 interacts with the cargo receptor TMED10 to facilitate its translocation from the cytoplasm to the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi intermediate compartment (ERGIC) for secretion.

Measured by its ability to induce IFN-γ secretion by KG-1 human myelomonocyte and the ED₅₀ is typically 0.1-0.8 μg/mL.

Mouse

E. coli

Tag Free

P70380 (N36-S192)

16173  [NCBI]

Approximately 19 kDa

Greater than 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

Solution

Supplied as a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

N/A.

Stored at -80°C for 1 year. It is stable at -20°C for 3 months after opening. It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -80°C for extended storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Shipping with dry ice.