Synonyms: Anti-CD218a antigen; Anti-CDw218a; Anti-IL-1Rrp; Anti-IL1 receptor-related protein; Anti-Interleukin-18 receptor 1 precursor
Storage: -20C
Application: All Prestige Antibodies Powered by Atlas Antibodies are developed and validated by the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) project (www.proteinatlas.org)and as a result, are supported by the most extensive characterization in the industry. The Human Protein Atlas project can be subdivided into three efforts: Human Tissue Atlas, Cancer Atlas, and Human Cell Atlas. The antibodies that have been generated in support of the Tissue and Cancer Atlas projects have been tested by immunohistochemistry against hundreds of normal and disease tissues and through the recent efforts of the Human Cell Atlas project, many have been characterized by immunofluorescence to map the human proteome not only at the tissue level but now at the subcellular level. These images and the collection of this vast data set can be viewed on the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) site by clicking on the Image Gallery link. To view these protocols and other useful information about Prestige Antibodies and the HPA, visit sigma.com/prestige.
Biochem Physiol Actions: IL18R1 (Interleukin-18 receptor 1) gene encodes the ligand-binding (IL-18Ra) subunit of the IL-18 receptor dimer that is a member of the interleukin 1 receptor family. It functions as a receptor for interleukin 18 (IL18) and mediates IL18 mediated signal transduction. The binding of this receptor to IL18, a pro-inflammatory cytokine, leads to the activation of the nuclear factor-?ß (NF-?ß) pathway. It is expressed by NK (Natural Killer cells) and plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs). It regulates the production of IFN-a by pDCs. INF-a is involved in the regulation of host protection against viruses. The gene is mapped to human chromosome 2q12.
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