IGIF; IL-1g; IL1F4; IL1-F4; Interferon-Gamma-Inducing Factor; Interleukin-1 Family Member 4; Iboctadekin; Interleukin-1 Gamma
Species:
Human
Sample type:
serum, plasma, urine, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernates or other biological fluids.
Experimental method:
Sandwich
Shelf life:
16 months
Gene ID:
3606
UniProt ID:
Q14116
Components:
1. Pre-coated, ready to use 96-well strip plate 1
2. Plate sealer for 96 wells 2
3. Standard 2
4. Standard Diluent 1×10 mL
5. Detection Solution A 1×6 mL
6. Detection Solution B 1×6 mL
7. TMB Substrate 1×4.5 mL
8. Stop Solution: 1×3 mL
9. Wash Buffer (30× concentrate): 1×10 mL
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a proinflammatory cytokine of the IL-1 family that is constitutively found as a precursor within the cytoplasm of a variety of cells including macrophages and keratinocytes. The inactive IL-18 precursor is processed to its active form by caspase-1, and is capable of stimulating interferon gamma production, and of regulating both T helper (Th) 1 and Th2 responses. This cytokine has been implicated in the injury of different organs, and in potentially fatal conditions characterized by a cytokine storm. In humans, IL-18 gene is located on chromosome 11. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
