Specifications
- HOST SPECIES: Rabbit
- SPECIES REACTIVITY: Human, Mouse, Rat
- HOMOLOGY: Predicted species reactivity based on immunogen sequence: Pig: (91%), Sheep: (83%), Bovine: (83%)
- IMMUNOGEN: AFP antibody was raised against a 14 amino acid synthetic peptide near the center of human AFP.
The immunogen is located within amino acids 340 - 390 of AFP. - CONJUGATE: Unconjugated
- TESTED APPLICATIONS: E, IF, IHC-P, WB
- APPLICATION NOTE: AFP antibody can be used for detection of AFP by Western blot at 1 μg/mL. Antibody can also be used for immunohistochemistry starting at 10 μg/mL. For immunofluorescence start at 20 μg/mL.
Antibody validated: Western Blot in human samples; Immunohistochemistry in mouse and rat samples and Immunofluorescence in mouse and rat samples. All other applications and species not yet tested.
Properties
- PURIFICATION: AFP Antibody is affinity chromatography purified via peptide column.
- CLONALITY: Polyclonal
- ISOTYPE: IgG
- PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
- BUFFER: AFP Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.
- CONCENTRATION: 1 mg/mL
- STORAGE CONDITIONS: AFP antibody can be stored at 4°C for three months and -20°C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Additional Info
- NCBI OFFICIAL SYMBOL: AFP
- ADDITIONAL NAMES: AFP Antibody: FETA, HPAFP, Alpha-fetoprotein, Alpha-1-fetoprotein
- Protein Accession Number: NP_001125
- PROTEIN GI NUMBER: 4501989
- NCBI GENE ID NUMBER: 174
- USER NOTE: Optimal dilutions for each application to be determined by the researcher.
Background
- AFP Antibody: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a major plasma protein produced by the yolk sac and the liver during fetal development. In adults, AFP expression is often associated with hepatoma or teratoma. However, hereditary persistance of AFP may also be found in individuals with no obvious pathology. AFP is thought to be the fetal counterpart of serum albumin, and the AFP and albumin genes are present in tandem in the same transcriptional orientation on chromosome 4. AFP is found in monomeric as well as dimeric and trimeric forms, and binds copper, nickel, fatty acids and bilirubin. AFP levels in amniotic fluid is used to measure renal loss of protein to screen for spina bifida and anencephaly.
- 1: Lafuste P, Robert B, Mondon F, et al. Alpha-fetoprotein gene expression in early and full-term human trophoblast. Placenta2002; 23:600-12.
- 2: Walhof CM, Van Sonderen L, Voute PA, et al. Half-life of alpha-fetoprotein in patients with a teratoma, endodermal sinus tumor, or hepatoblastoma. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol.1988; 5:217-27.
- 3: Nishio H, Heiskanen M, Palotie A, et al. Tandem arrangement of the human serum albumin multigene family in the sub-centromeric region of 4q: evolution and chromosomal direction of transcription. J. Mol. Biol.1996; 259:113-9.
- 4: Deutsch HF. Chemistry and biology of alpha-fetoprotein. Adv. Cancer Res.1991; 56:253-312
Disclaimer
- FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY
For additional information, visit ProSci's Terms & Conditions Page. - Disclaimer: Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user. The information provided is a guideline for product use. This product is for research use only.
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