MacroCargo™ Human Monocyte-derived Macrophages (MDMs) with IL-18 (Viral System, Lentivirus) (MTS-1122-YF327)

Cargo Type

Cytokine

Specific Cargo

IL-18

Cargo Common Name

IL18

Cargo Alternative Names

IGIF; IL-18; IL-1g; IL1F4

Cargo Full Name

Interleukin 18

Introduction

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.

UniprotID

GeneID

Cargo Delivery System Type

Viral System

Cargo Delivery Approach

Lentivirus

Applications

Positive regulator of M1 polarization of macrophage; Improve survive

References

Brom, Victoria C et al. "The Role of Immune Checkpoint Molecules on Macrophages in Cancer, Infection, and Autoimmune Pathologies." Frontiers in immunology vol. 13 837645. 28 Mar. 2022, doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.837645

Mycoplasma Testing

Negative

Sterility Testing

Negative

Shipping

Dry ice

Storage

Frozen cells should be stored in a liquid nitrogen tank (-150°C~-190°C) for long term.

Handling Notes

Frozen cells should be thawed immediately upon receipt and grown according to handling procedure to ensure cell viability and proper assay performance.
Note: Do not freeze the cells upon receipt as it may result in irreversible damage to the cell line.
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee cell viability if the cells are not thawed immediately upon receipt and grown according to handling procedure.

Restriction

Research use only