Pro-IL-18 (pro-Interleukin 18; also pro-IGIF and pro-IL-1 gamma ) is a 24 kDa member of the IL-1 family of molecules. It is widely expressed, being produced by keratinocytes, intestinal epithelium, T cells, macrophages and osteoblasts. Human Pro-IL-18 is 193 amino acids (aa) in length. Although mature IL-18 induces IFN-gamma secretion by NK and T cells, Pro-IL-18 appears to have little intrinsic activity. Generally, active IL-18 is considered to arise from caspase-1 cleavage of Pro-IL-18 between Asp36-Tyr37. This generates an 18 kDa mature C-terminal fragment, and a 4 kDa (predicted) N-terminal prosegment that runs at 6 kDa in SDS-PAGE. Other proteases are known to process Pro-IL-18. Caspase-3 cleavage after Asp68 generates an inactive 14 kDa mature segment, Merpin beta -subunit cleavage after Asn52 generates a marginally active 17 kDa mature segment, while parasite Cys protease cleavage after Val47 generates an inactive 17 kDa mature molecule. One splice variant shows a deletion of aa 27-30. Over aa 2-36, human Pro-IL-18 shares 63% aa identity with mouse Pro-IL-18.
Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody
R&D Systems | Catalog # AF646
Key Product Details
Validated by
Species Reactivity
Validated:
Cited:
Applications
Validated:
Cited:
Label
Antibody Source
Product Specifications
Immunogen
Specificity
Clonality
Host
Isotype
Scientific Data Images for Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody
Detection of Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 by Western Blot.
Western blot shows lysates of PC-3 human prostate cancer cell line, MCF 10A human breast epithelial cell line, A431 human epithelial carcinoma cell line, and HEK293T human embryonic kidney cell line (negative control cell line). PVDF membrane was probed with 0.5 µg/mL of Goat Anti-Human IL-18/IL-1F4 Propeptide Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF646) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF017). A specific band was detected for IL-18/IL-1F4 at approximately 22 kDa (as indicated). GAPDH (Catalog # AF5718) is shown as a loading control. This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 1.
Detection of Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 by Simple WesternTM.
Simple Western lane view shows lysates of HeLa human cervical epithelial carcinoma parental cell line and IL-18/IL-1F4 knockout HeLa cell line, loaded at 0.2 mg/mL. A specific band was detected for IL-18/IL-1F4 at approximately 29 kDa (as indicated) in the HeLa parental cell line using 50 µg/mL of Goat Anti-Human IL-18/IL-1F4 Propeptide Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF646) followed by 1:50 dilution of HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF109). This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using the 12-230 kDa separation system.
Western Blot Shows Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Specificity by Using Knockout Cell Line.
Western blot shows lysates of HeLa human cervical epithelial carcinoma parental cell line and IL-18/IL-1F4 knockout HeLa cell line (KO). PVDF membrane was probed with 0.5 µg/mL of Goat Anti-Human IL-18/IL-1F4 Propeptide Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF646) followed by HRP-conjugated Anti-Goat IgG Secondary Antibody (Catalog # HAF017). A specific band was detected for IL-18/IL-1F4 at approximately 22 kDa (as indicated) in the parental HeLac ell line, but is not detectable in knockout HeLa cell line. GAPDH (Catalog # AF5718) is shown as a loading control. This experiment was conducted under reducing conditions and using Immunoblot Buffer Group 1.
Detection of Rhesus Macaque IL-18/IL-1F4 by Immunohistochemistry
CD8+ T- and CD20+ B-lymphocytes are not localized within inflammatory foci.Immunohistochemistry using anti-CD20 identified a few B-lymphocytes in the inflammatory foci (arrows) (A). In contrast, no CD8+ T-lymphocytes are localized using anti-CD8 antibody (B) (400X). Immunohistrochemistry using anti-pro-IL-18 (C) or anti-CXCL9 (D) reveals the expression of these molecules on mononuclear cells within inflammatory foci (200X). Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0014429), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Detection of Rhesus Macaque IL-18/IL-1F4 by Immunohistochemistry
CD8+ T- and CD20+ B-lymphocytes are not localized within inflammatory foci.Immunohistochemistry using anti-CD20 identified a few B-lymphocytes in the inflammatory foci (arrows) (A). In contrast, no CD8+ T-lymphocytes are localized using anti-CD8 antibody (B) (400X). Immunohistrochemistry using anti-pro-IL-18 (C) or anti-CXCL9 (D) reveals the expression of these molecules on mononuclear cells within inflammatory foci (200X). Image collected and cropped by CiteAb from the following open publication (https://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0014429), licensed under a CC-BY license. Not internally tested by R&D Systems.Applications for Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody
Knockout Validated
Simple Western
Sample: HeLa human cervical epithelial carcinoma cell line
Western Blot
Sample: PC‑3 human prostate cancer cell line, MCF 10A human breast epithelial cell line, and A431 human epithelial carcinoma cell line
Formulation, Preparation, and Storage
Purification
Reconstitution
Reconstitute at 0.2 mg/mL in sterile PBS. For liquid material, refer to CoA for concentration.
Formulation
Shipping
Stability & Storage
- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
- 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Calculators
Background: IL-18/IL-1F4
Long Name
Alternate Names
Gene Symbol
Additional IL-18/IL-1F4 Products
Product Documents for Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody
Product Specific Notices for Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody
For research use only
Citations for Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody
Customer Reviews for Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody
There are currently no reviews for this product. Be the first to review Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody and earn rewards!
Have you used Human IL‑18/IL‑1F4 Propeptide Antibody?
Submit a review and receive an Amazon gift card!
$25/€18/£15/$25CAN/¥2500 Yen for a review with an image
$10/€7/£6/$10CAN/¥1110 Yen for a review without an image
Submit a review
Protocols
Find general support by application which include: protocols, troubleshooting, illustrated assays, videos and webinars.
- Cellular Response to Hypoxia Protocols
- R&D Systems Quality Control Western Blot Protocol
- Troubleshooting Guide: Western Blot Figures
- Western Blot Conditions
- Western Blot Protocol
- Western Blot Protocol for Cell Lysates
- Western Blot Troubleshooting
- Western Blot Troubleshooting Guide
- View all Protocols, Troubleshooting, Illustrated assays and Webinars