AFP polyclonal, anti-human

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 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.

Synonyms: AFPD, FETA, HPAFP

Cellular Location: Cytoplasm Nucleus

Immunogen:
Recombinant protein of human AFP

Gene Symbol: AFP

Gene ID: 174

Swiss prot: P02771

Calculated MW: 69kDa

Recommended dilution:
WB 1:1000-5000, IHC 1:50-200,

Purity:
Affinity purification

Storage Buffer:
Buffer: PBS with 0.03% Proclin300, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.

Storage:
Store at -20℃. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.