Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Antibody

alpha 1 Fetoprotein encodes alpha-fetoprotein, a major plasma protein produced by the yolk sac and the liver during fetal life. Alpha-fetoprotein expression in adults is often associated with hepatoma or teratoma. However, hereditary persistance of alpha-fetoprotein may also be found in individuals with no obvious pathology. The protein is thought to be the fetal counterpart of serum albumin, and the alpha-fetoprotein and albumin genes are present in tandem in the same transcriptional orientation on chromosome 4. Alpha-fetoprotein is found in monomeric as well as dimeric and trimeric forms, and binds copper, nickel, fatty acids and bilirubin. The level of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid is used to measure renal loss of protein to screen for spina bifida and anencephaly.

Target	Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
Clonality	Monoclonal
Reactivity	Human
Tested Applications	ELISA, WB
Host	Mouse
Recommended dilutions	WB: 1/31.25. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Immunogen	KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide between 56-85 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human AFP.
Isotype	IgM
Form	Liquid
Purification	Purified through a protein G column, eluted with high and low pH buffers and neutralized immediately, followed by dialysis against PBS.
Storage	Aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
UniProt Primary AC	P02771 (UniProt, ExPASy)
UniProt Secondary AC	B2RBU3
UniProt Entry Name	FETA_HUMAN
KEGG	hsa:174
String	9606.ENSP00000379138
Molecular Weight	Calculated MW: 68.7 kDa
Buffer	PBS containing 0.09% sodium azide.
Availability	Shipped within 5-10 working days.
Note	This product is for research use only.

Research Articles on Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)

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