Human IL-18/IL-1F4/Interleukin-18 ELISA Kit PicoKine®

• Background:

  Interleukin (IL) -18, also called Interferon-gamma-inducing factor (IGIF), augments natural killer (NK) activity in spleen cells. The gene encodes a precursor protein of 192 amino acids and a mature protein of 157 amino acids.1 IL-18 is a recently discovered cytokine that modulates both T helper type 1 (Th1) and Th2 responses.2 IL-18 is a potent proinflammatory cytokine with potential atherogenic properties. It is highly expressed in the atherosclerotic plaques compared with control normal arteries and is localized mainly in plaque macrophages.3

• Description:

  Human IL-18 ELISA Kit PicoKine® (96 Tests) . Quantitate Human IL18 in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA) . Sensitivity: 1pg/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.

• Synonyms:

  Interleukin-18; IL-18; Iboctadekin; Interferon gamma-inducing factor; IFN-gamma-inducing factor; Interleukin-1 gamma; IL-1 gamma; IL18; IGIF, IL1F4

• Gene Name:

  Interleukin-18

• UniProt:

  Q14116

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Cross Reactivity:

  There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.

• Immunogen:

  Expression system for standard: E.coli; Immunogen sequence: Y33-D197

• Applications:

  ELISA

• Field of Research:

  Angiogenesis, Cancer, Cancer Metabolism, Cytokines, Immunology, Innate Immunity, Interleukins, Invasion/Microenvironment, Metabolism, Metabolism Processes, Pathways and Processes, Response To Hypoxia, Tumor Immunology

• Sample Type:

  Cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA) .

• Detection Range:

  31.2 pg/ml - 2,000 pg/ml

• Sensitivity:

  <1 pg/ml

• Function:

  Augments natural killer cell activity in spleen cells and stimulates interferon gamma production in T-helper type I cells.

• Storage Conditions:

  Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)

• Other Gene Names:

  IL18

• Subcellular Location:

  Secreted.

• Sequence Similarities:

  Belongs to the IL-1 family.

• Protein Name:

  Interleukin-18