Thermo Fisher Scientific AFP Monoclonal Antibody (SP154)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:100-1:1,000

-

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:50

-

Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1:100-1:200

-

Flow Cytometry (Flow)

1:240

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

SP154

Immunogen

Purified human AFP

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

0.237 mg/mL

Purification

Protein A/G

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.6, with 1% BSA

Contains

0.1% sodium azide

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_2537840

Product Specific Information

Heat-mediated antigen retrieval is recommended prior to staining, using a 10mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10 minutes followed by cooling at room temperature for 20 min. Following antigen retrieval, incubate samples with primary antibody for 10 min at room temperature. A suggested positive control is hepatocellular carcinoma or fetal liver.

Target Information

AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) is a major plasma protein produced by the yolk sac, intestinal tract and the liver during fetal life. AFP expression in adults is often associated with hepatoma or teratoma. However, hereditary persistence of AFP may also be found in individuals with no obvious pathology. The protein is thought to be the fetal counterpart of serum albumin, and AFP and albumin genes are present in tandem in the same transcriptional orientation on chromosome 4. AFP is found in monomeric, dimeric, and trimeric forms. AFP can also bind to copper ions, nickel ions, fatty acids and bilirubin. The level of AFP in amniotic fluid is used to measure renal loss of protein to screen for spina bifida and anencephaly. High level of serum AFP has been identified in patients with hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC), teratoblastoma, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and germ cell neoplasms.

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