alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody - BSA Free

Western Blot: alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody [NBP2-80483] - Lane 1: Marker [kDa] 230, 130, 95, 72, 56, 36, 28, 17, 11Lane 2: Human cell line RT-4Lane 3: Human cell line U-251MG spLane 4: Human plasma (IgG/HSA depleted)Lane 5: Human liver tissueLane 6: Human tonsil tissue

Immunohistochemistry: alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody [NBP2-80483] - Immunohistochemical staining of human stomach shows distinct cytoplasmic positivity in glandular cells.

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: WB, IHC
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Format: BSA Free

alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody - BSA Free Summary

• Immunogen: This antibody was developed against Recombinant Protein corresponding to amino acids: ITECCKLTTLERGQCIIHAENDEKPEGLSPNLNRFLGDRDFNQFSSGEKNIFLASFVHEYSRRHPQLAVSVILRVAKGYQELLEKCFQTENPLECQDKGEEELQKYIQESQALAKRSCGLFQKLGEYYLQNAFLVA
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: AFP
• Purity: Immunogen affinity purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Immunohistochemistry 1:200 - 1:500
  • Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin 1:200 - 1:500
  • Western Blot 0.04-0.4 ug/ml
• Application Notes: For IHC-Paraffin, HIER pH 6 retrieval is recommended.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS (pH 7.2) and 40% Glycerol
• Preservative: 0.02% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Immunogen affinity purified

Alternate Names for alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody - BSA Free

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

Background

Alpha 1 Fetoprotein is 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. Expression has been documented in human adrenal, liver, ovary, testis, and pancreas. ESTs have been isolated from normal human brain, liver/spleen, embryo and uterus tissue libraries.

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