Recombinant human interleukin-18 (IL-18) premium-grade protein produced in E. coli and supplied lyophilized for preclinical research and cell culture applications. The protein stimulates IFN-γ secretion by KG-1 cells, offers high specific activity and low endotoxin, and is intended for discovery and process development.
- Includes 50 μg of lyophilized recombinant human IL-18.
- Expressed in E. coli cells.
- Contains amino acids Tyr 37-Asp 193 (accession Q14116-1).
- Specific activity greater than 3.00x10^6 IU/mg (WHO-calibrated).
- Purity greater than 95%
- Endotoxin less than 0.01 EU/μg by LAL or rFC.
- Host cell protein <0.5 ng/μg and host cell DNA <0.02 ng/μg.
- Sterility negative; mycoplasma negative.
- Lyophilized from PBS (pH 7.4) with trehalose; store lyophilized at -20°C to -70°C for up to 24 months; after reconstitution store at -70°C for up to 3 months; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.