Clone Number: H44
Immunogen: Human CD218a expressed on a transfected NK0 cell line
Concentration: 1 mg/ml
Format: Purified by protein-A affinity chromatography.
Storage buffer: Phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.4, 15 mM sodium azide
Additional info: CD218a, an approximately 62 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein, is the alpha subunit of IL-18 receptor heterodimer. It is expressed in various immune cells, including lymphocytes, NK cells, and myeloid cells, as well as in heart, lung, liver, gut and another tissues. IL-18 is a proinflammatory cytokine, that promotes both Th1 and Th2 immune responses, induces IFN-gamma production and activates NK cells.SpecificityThe antibody MEM-240 recognizes an extracellular epitope between amino acids 698-1262 of CD222 (IGF2 receptor), a ubiquitously expressed 250 kDa multifunctional type I transmembrane protein. The majority of CD222 is found in the late endosomal/prelysosomal compartment, 5-10% in the plasma membrane and the truncated (220 kDa) form of CD222 is present in human and bovine serum.Application detailsFlow cytometry: Recommended dilution: 1-4 μg/ml.