IL-18 Lentiviral Particle for Macrophage Engineering (MTS-0124-LX9)

Engineering Approach

Cytokine Gene Overexpression-Lentivirus

Species

Human

Target

IL-18

Alternative Names

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

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

Applications

Positive regulator of M1 polarization of macrophage; Improve survival

Reference

Brom, Victoria C., et al. "The role of immune checkpoint molecules on macrophages in cancer, infection, and autoimmune pathologies." Frontiers in Immunology 13 (2022): 837645. Distributed under Open Access license CC BY 4.0, without modification.

Packaging System

Lentivirus

Titer

>1E8 TU/mL

Size

200uL; 1mL

Mycoplasma Testing

Negative

Sterility Testing

Negative

Shipping

Dry ice

Storage

Stored at -80°C for long term.

Handling Notes

Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Restriction

RUO