alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (214107)

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: WB
• Clone: 214107
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Concentration: LYOPH

alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (214107) Summary

• Immunogen: Human umbilical cord serum-derived alpha -Fetoprotein/AFP
• Specificity: Detects purified human alpha -Fetoprotein/AFP in Western blots.
• Source: N/A
• Isotype: IgG1
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Gene: AFP
• Purity Statement: Protein A or G purified from hybridoma culture supernatant

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Western Blot 1 ug/mL

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
  • 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
  • 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
  • 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
• Buffer: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose. *Small pack size (SP) is supplied either lyophilized or as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS.
• Preservative: No Preservative
• Concentration: LYOPH
• Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute at 0.5 mg/mL in sterile PBS.

Notes

This product is produced by and ships from R&D Systems, Inc., a Bio-Techne brand.

Alternate Names for alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (214107)

• AFP
• Alpha-1-fetoprotein
• alpha-fetoglobulin
• alpha-Fetoprotein
• DSCAM2
• FETA
• HP
• HPAFP

Background

AFP ( alpha -Fetoprotein) is a 69-73 kDa member of the ALB/AFP/VDB family of proteins. alpha -Fetoprotein is a major plasma protein in the fetus. Its concentration is normally low in the adult except when produced by certain tumors. It is secreted by fetal liver and serves as a carrier molecule for phytoestrogens, heavy metals (Cu and Ni), estrogen and fatty acids. Mature human AFP is 591 amino acids (aa) in length. It contains three albumin domains (aa 19-210, 211-402 and 403-601), plus 15 intrachain disulfide bonds. Mature human AFP shares approximately 66% aa identity with mouse AFP.

1. Matsumura, M. et al. (2001) Hepatol. Res. 20:84
2. Deutsch, H.F. et al. (2000) Tumor Biol. 21:267

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: AFP