Thermo Fisher Scientific AFP Monoclonal Antibody (AFP-01)

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1-2 µg/mL

-

Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

Assay-dependent

-

ELISA (ELISA)

Assay-dependent

-

Immunoprecipitation (IP)

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Mouse / IgG1

Class

Monoclonal

Type

Antibody

Clone

AFP-01

Immunogen

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Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

sequential chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7.4

Contains

15mM sodium azide

Storage conditions

4° C, do not freeze

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_1070198

Product Specific Information

This antibody reacts with human alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), a 70 kDa oncofetal antigen. AFP is a major fetal plasma protein, but is not present in healthy adult tissues. Elevated AFP concentrations in adult plasma may be an early marker of hepatocellular carcinoma or teratoblastoma, while high concentrations in amniotic fluid may indicate severe congenital defects of a fetus. This antibody has successfully been paired as the coating antibody in a sandwich ELISA with detection antibody MA1-19178 (clone AFP-01).

Immunoprecipitation: Interaction of the antibody AFP-01 with AFP is dependent on the presence of calcium ions (strongly inhibited by chelating agents). Such characteristics of the antibody can be exploited for immunoaffinity purification of APF under mild elution conditions; Western Blot: non-reducing conditions.

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.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.