AFP Polyclonal Antibody
Sizes: 60μL, 120μL, 200μL
Catalogue Numbers: E-AB-66928-60, E-AB-66928-120, E-AB-66928-200
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Abbreviation: AFP
Target Synonym: AFPD; FETA; HPAFP; AFP
Research Areas: Cancer, Cardiovascular, Developmental Biology
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Host: Rabbit
Species Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat
Application: IF
Isotype: IgG
Clonality: Polyclonal
UNIProt ID: P02771
Background: This gene 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.
Concentration: 1mg/mL
Immunogen: Recombinant protein of human AFP.
Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.
Purification Method: Affinity purification
Dilution: IF 1:50-1:200
Storage: -20°C/One year. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.
Shipping: Ice bag
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