Alpha 1 Fetoprotein (AFP) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody [Clone ID: LBI5D2]

Product Specifications

Background

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 hepatocarcinoma and with teratoma, and has prognostic value for managing advanced gastric cancer. 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, Oct 2019]

Overview

AFP mouse monoclonal antibody, clone LBI5D2

Synonyms

AFPD; FETA; HPAFP

Gene Name

Alpha fetoprotein

Gene ID

174

UniProt

P02771

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Concentration

1 mg/ml

Dilution

IHC 1:2000

Form

PBS (PH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.

Buffer

PBS (PH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.

Function

Druggable Genome, Secreted Protein

Storage Conditions

Store at +4°C short term. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.