ODN 2216 sodium

ODN 2216 sodium is a human-specific TLR9 (toll-like receptor 9) ligand or agonist. It induces significant production of IFN-α and IFN-β. The compound stimulates IFN-α through pDC (plasmacytoid dendritic cells) and produces IL-12 (p40) via DC (dendritic cells) . ODN 2216 triggers peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) to produce IFN-γ indirectly, mediated by IFN-α/β. Additionally, ODN 2216 sodium can activate NK cells and enhance IFN-γ production in TCR-triggered CD4+ T cells.