Molecular Characterization: IL18(Thr37-Asp197) mFc(Pro99-Lys330)Molecular weight: The protein has a predicted molecular mass of 44.3 kDa after removal of the signal peptide.The apparent molecular mass of IL18-mFc is approximately 35-55 kDa due to glycosylation.Description: Recombinant Human IL18 with C-terminal mouse Fc tagThe 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.
