Background:

α-fetoprotein (AFP) is expressed in fetal liver at varying levels throughout development and is present only in trace amounts in normal adult tissues. AFP can be detected at abnormally high concentrations in hepatocellular carcinomas as well as in the plasma and ascitic fluid of adults with hepatoma. High AFP concentrations have been correlated with tumor cell growth, indicating that AFP can serve as a tumor marker. AFP binds copper, nickel and fatty acids, and in some cases may bind serum albumin or estrogen. It has been demonstrated that the AFP promoter is a target for NF-1 (nuclear factor-1), HNF-1 (hepatocyte nuclear factor-1) and C/EBP transcription factors. While HNF-1 binding to the AFP promoter results in AFP expression, NF-1 binding results in a decrease in AFP promoter activity.

Specificity:

AFP monoclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of AFP protein.

Alternative names:

HPAFP, AFP, Afp, AFPD, Alpha fetoglobulin, Alpha fetoprotein, Alpha fetoprotein precursor, Alpha-1-fetoprotein, Alpha-fetoglobulin, Alpha-fetoprotein, alpha-fetoprotein, Hereditary persistence of, included, FETA, FETA, Hereditary persistence of alpha fetoprotein, HPAFP,

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Mouse IgG1, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Recombinant protein

Purification & Purity:

ProA affinity purified

Molecular weight:

68 kDa

Applications:

WB IHC ICC

Usage:

WB:1:500-1:2,000 ICC:1:50-1:200 IHC:1:50-1:200

Storage:

Store at +4°C after thawing. Aliquot store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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