Alpha fetoprotein / AFP antibody [P5B8]

Catalogue Number: GTX15650-GTX

Manufacturer:GeneTex
Preservative:0.05% Sodium azide|0.05% Sodium azide
Molecular Weight:69
Physical state:Liquid
Type:Monoclonal Primary Antibody - Unconjugated
Alias:alpha fetoprotein , AFPD , FETA , HPAFP
Shipping Condition:Blue Ice
Unit(s): 100 ug
Host name: Mouse
Clone: P5B8
Isotype: IgG1
Immunogen: Purified AFP from Cord Blood
Application: ELISA, ICC, IF, IP, WB, RIA

Description

Description: This gene 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. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Additional Text

Gene Name

AFP

Gene ID

174

Uniprot ID

P02771

Molecular Weight

69

Purification

Protein A purified

Antibody Clonality

Monoclonal

Note

For In vitro laboratory use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption

Concentration

1 mg/ml

Application Notes

WB: 1 µg/ml. ICC/IF: 5 µg/ml. *Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the researcher.Not tested in other applications.

Storage Note

Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20C or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.