IL-18 BPa/IL18BP Antibody (224) [Janelia Fluor® 585]

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IL-18 BPa/IL18BP Antibody (224) [Janelia Fluor® 585] Summary

• Additional Information: Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody
• Immunogen: This antibody was obtained from a rabbit immunized with purified, recombinant Human IL-18 BPa/IL18BP (Accession#: NP_001034748.1; Met1-Gly194).
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: IL18BP
• Purity: Protein A purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA
• Application Notes: Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C in the dark.
• Buffer: 50mM Sodium Borate
• Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Protein A purified

Notes

Sold under license from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Janelia Research Campus.

Alternate Names for IL-18 BPa/IL18BP Antibody (224) [Janelia Fluor® 585]

• IL18 BPa
• IL-18 BPa
• IL18BP
• IL-18BP
• IL18BPa
• interleukin 18 binding protein
• interleukin-18-binding protein
• MC51L-53L-54L homolog gene product
• tadekinig-alfa

Background

IL-18BP which binds to IL-18, also known as interferon-gamma inducing factor (IGIF) which is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that belongs to the IL-1 family (1). IL-18 is a pleiotropic factor involved in the regulation of both innate and acquired immune responses, playing a key role in autoimmune, inflammatory, and infectious diseases (2). Interleukin-18 binding protein (IL18-BP) is an inhibitor of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL18. The recombinant forms of IL18BP did not exhibit species specificity and prevented interleukin-18 binding to its receptor. In addition, they inhibited interleukine-18 dependent IFN-gamma production from KG-1 cells effectively. These results suggest that the interleukin-18 binding protein may possess interleukine-18 antagonist activity (3). IL-18 plays an important role in host defense against microbial pathogens. Many poxviruses encode homologous IL-18BP that neutralizes IL-18 activity. Data show that IL-18BP prevents IL-18 from binding to IL-18R by interacting with three residues that are part of the binding site for IL-18Ralpha (4).

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: IL18BP