Thermo Fisher Scientific AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) Antibody Cocktail

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1-2 µg/mL

-

Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1-2 µg/mL

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG1, kappa

Class

Cocktail

Type

Antibody

Clone

C2 + C3 + MBS-12

Immunogen

Recombinant full-length human Alpha feto protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

200 µg/mL

Purification

Protein A/G

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.4, with 0.05% BSA

Contains

0.05% sodium azide

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Immunohistochemistry (PFA fixed): incubate antibody for 30 min RT. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires heating tissue sections in 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95 degrees C followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.

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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