AFP alpha 1 Fetoprotein Monoclonal Antibody | ABM40075

Product Overwiew:

Mouse Anti-AFP alpha 1 Fetoprotein Monoclonal Antibody

Background:

AFP 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. Alpha fetoprotein 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.

The antibody detects endogenous AFP proteins.

Host:

Mouse

Sequence:

N/A

Reactivity:

Human

Application:

Optimal working dilutions should be determined experimentally by the investigator. Suggested starting dilutions are as follows: WB (1:2000), IF (1:100-1:200), IHC-P (1:200).

Used for:

WB, IHC-P, IF

Kit components:

N/A

Features & Benefits:

N/A

Usage Notes:

N/A

Storage buffer:

PBS, pH 7.4, containing 0.02% Sodium Azide as preservative and 50% Glycerol.

Storage instructions:

Stable for one year at -20°C from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Shipping:

Gel pack with blue ice.

Precaution:

The product listed herein is for research use only and is not intended for use in human or clinical diagnosis. Suggested applications of our products are not recommendations to use our products in violation of any patent or as a license. We cannot be responsible for patent infringements or other violations that may occur with the use of this product.