ODN?2216 sodium is a human-specific TLR9 (toll-like receptor 9) ligand or agonist. ODN?2216 sodium induces high amounts of IFN-α and IFN-β. ODN 2216 sodium induces IFN-α by pDC (plasmacytoid DC) and IL-12 (p40) production by DC (dendritic cells). ODN 2216 sodium stimulates IFN-γ production in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), which is indirect and mediated by IFN-α/β. ODN 2216 sodium can activate NK cells and promote IFN-γ production of TCR-triggered CD4⁺ T cells^{[1][2][3][4][5]}.