Recombinant Rat Alpha-fetoprotein Protein (His Tag)

Product Specifications

Background

Binds copper, nickel, and fatty acids as well as, and bilirubin less well than, serum albumin. Only a small percentage (less than 2%) of the human AFP shows estrogen-binding properties.

Abbreviation

Alpha-fetoprotein

Synonyms

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

UniProt

P02773

Accession Number

P02773-1

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-His

Sequence

Arg25-Ala212

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 80% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.