alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (PD00-71)

Immunohistochemistry: alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (PD00-71) [NBP3-32008] - Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human liver carcinoma tissue with Rabbit anti-alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP antibody (NBP3-32008) at 1/200 dilution. The section was pre-treated using heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0) for 20 minutes. The tissues were blocked in 1% BSA for 20 minutes at room temperature, washed with ddH2O and PBS, and then probed with the primary antibody (NBP3-32008) at 1/200 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature. The detection was performed using an HRP conjugated compact polymer system. DAB was used as the chromogen. Tissues were counterstained with hematoxylin and mounted with DPX.

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: IHC
• Clone: PD00-71
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Concentration: 1 mg/ml

alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (PD00-71) Summary

• Description: Novus Biologicals Rabbit alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (PD00-71) (NBP3-32008) is a recombinant monoclonal antibody validated for use in IHC. All Novus Biologicals antibodies are covered by our 100% guarantee.
• Additional Information: Recombinant Monoclonal Antibody
• Immunogen: Recombinant full length protein corresponding to Human alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP. (Uniprot: P02771)
• Localization: Secreted
• Source: HEK293
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: AFP
• Purity: Protein A purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin 1:200
• Theoretical MW: 68 kDa.
  Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS (pH7.4), 0.1% BSA and 40% Glycerol
• Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
• Concentration: 1 mg/ml
• Purity: Protein A purified

Alternate Names for alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (PD00-71)

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

Background

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.

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