Thermo Fisher Scientific AFP Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1-2 µg/mL

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

2.5-10 µg/mL

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Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

-

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Published species

Human, Mouse

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

A 14 amino acid synthetic peptide near the center of human AFP

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS

Contains

0.02% sodium azide

Storage conditions

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 3 months. For long term storage store at -20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_11157055

Product Specific Information

A suggested positive control is human liver tissue lysate.

PA5-21004 can be used with blocking peptide PEP-1118.

The immunogen is located within amino acids 340 - 390 of AFP.

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.