catalog number :
MBS300943
products full name :
Rabbit Anti-Human alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Polyclonal Antibody
products short name :
Alpha-Fetoprotein
other names :
alpha-fetoprotein; Alpha-fetoprotein; alpha-fetoprotein; alpha-1-fetoprotein; alpha-fetoglobulin; alpha-fetoprotein; Alpha-1-fetoprotein; Alpha-fetoglobulin
other gene names :
AFP; AFP; AFPD; FETA; HPAFP; HPAFP
uniprot entry name :
FETA_HUMAN
reactivity :
Human. Predicted Reactivity: Bovine, Dog, Pig
form :
0.1 ml immunogen affinity purified rabbit polyclonal antibody in PBS/1% BSA buffer pH 7.6 with less than 0.1% sodium azide.
storage stability :
Store at 2-8 degree C. Do not freeze. The user must validate any other storage conditions. When properly stored, the reagent is stable to the date indicated on the label. Do not use the reagent beyond the expiration date. There are no definitive signs to indicate instability of this product; therefore, positive and negative controls should be tested simultaneously with unknown specimens. If unexpected results are observed which cannot be explained by variations in laboratory procedures and a problem with the reagent is suspected, contact Technical Support.
tested application :
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Paraffin, Western Blot (WB)
app notes :
Immunohistochemistry Procedure . Specimen Preparation: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues are suitable for use with this primary antibody. Deparaffinization: Deparaffinize slides using xylene or xylene alternative and graded alcohols. Antibody Dilution: If using the concentrate format of this product, dilute the antibody 1:200. The dilutions are estimates; actual results may differ because of variability in methods and protocols. Antigen Retrieval: No special pretreatment necessary. Primary Antibody Incubation: Incubate for 10 minutes at RT. Slide Washing: Slides must be washed in between steps. Rinse slides with PBS/0.05% Tween. Visualization: Detect the antibody as instructed by the instructions provided with the visualization system. Immunohistochemistry Dilution: 1:200. IHC Positive Control: Fetal Liver, Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Western Blot . Recommended Starting Protocol: Dilute the antibody 1:25. Incubate for 1 hour at room temperature. The dilution is an estimate; actual results may differ because of variability in methods and protocols. Optimal dilution and procedure should be determined by the end user. Western Blot Positive Control: Hepg2 Cell Lysate
other info2 :
Immunogen: Human alpha-fetoprotein purified from human cord serum. Control Tissue: Fetal Liver, Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Cellular Localization: Cytoplasm. Entrez Gene Code: 174. Pathway: Stem Cell
products description :
AFP is normally synthesized in the liver, intestinal tract, and yolk sac of the fetus. Antibody to AFP has been identified in hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and germ cell neoplasms, especially yolk sac tumors.
ncbi acc num :
NP_001125.1
ncbi gb acc num :
NM_001134.2
ncbi pathways :
Direct P53 Effectors Pathway 137939!!FOXA2 And FOXA3 Transcription Factor Networks Pathway 137911!!Glucocorticoid Receptor Regulatory Network Pathway 138014!!Hippo Signaling Pathway 749777!!Hippo Signaling Pathway 750388
ncbi summary :
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. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]