| Gene ID |
16068 |
| Accession | Q9Z0M9 |
| Alternative Name | IL-18BP, Interferon gamma-inducing factor-binding protein<br/>Recombinant Mouse Interleukin-18 Binding Protein (IL18BP) |
| Species | Mouse |
| Source | E. coli |
| Description | IL-18BP is a secreted protein that binds IL-18 with high affinity and prevents its interaction with the IL-18R. Different isoforms of IL-18BP have been demonstrated, four in human and two in the murine system, and biological activity is limited to particular isoforms. IL-18 binding protein (IL-18BP) is a constitutively expressed and secreted protein that resembles the extracellular domains of Ig-like receptors but has no transmembrane form. Because IL-18 is one of the early signals leading to IFN-gamma production by Th1 cells, blocking IL-18 activity by IL-18BP may be involved in down-modulation of the early phases of immune responses. |
| Accession | Q9Z0M9 |
| Functions | The activity of recombinant Interleukin-18 Binding Protein was determined by the ability to bind IL-18 in functional ELISA. |
| Formulation | Recombinant IL-18BP is supplied as an 0.2 ?m filtered PBS solution. |
| Solubility | A quick spin of the vial followed by reconstitution in distilled water to a concentration not less than 0.1 mg/mL. This solution can then be diluted into other buffers. |
| Appearance | Lyophilized Powder |
| Molecular Weight | 19 |
| Purity | >95% as determined by SDS-PAGE |
| Concentration | <1.0 EU/μg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method. |
| Shipping Condition | Ambient Temperature |
| Storage Condition | Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at 2? - 8?C for one month, or at -20?C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
