The Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Antibody (CAB0200) is a high-quality antibody developed for reliable detection and analysis of target proteins. 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 hepatocarcinoma and with teratoma, and has prognostic value for managing advanced gastric cancer. 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.
This antibody is validated for use in WB, IF/ICC, ELISA applications and has demonstrated reactivity against Human, Mouse, Rat samples.
Product Name:
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Antibody
SKU:
CAB0200
Size:
100μL, 20μL
Reactivity:
Human, Mouse, Rat
Conjugate:
Unconjugated
Immunogen:
Recombinant protein (or fragment).This information is considered to be commercially sensitive.
Tested Applications:
WBIF/ICCELISA
Recommended Dilution:
WB
1:500 - 1:1000
IF/ICC
1:50 - 1:200
ELISA
Recommended starting concentration is 1 μg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.
Synonyms:
AFPD, FETA, HPAFP, Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
Positive Sample:
HepG2, Mouse liver, Rat liver
Cellular Localization:
Secreted.
Calculated MW:
69kDa
Observed MW:
69kDa
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 hepatocarcinoma and with teratoma, and has prognostic value for managing advanced gastric cancer. 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.
Purification Method
Affinity purification
Gene ID
174
RRID
AB_2757014
Buffer Information
Store at -20℃. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Buffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.
Western blot analysis of various lysates using Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Rabbit pAb (CAB0200) at 1:1000 dilution. Secondary antibody: HRP-conjugated Goat anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) (AS014) at 1:10000 dilution. Lysates/proteins: 25μg per lane. Blocking buffer: 3% nonfat dry milk in TBST. Detection: ECL Basic Kit (AbGn00020). Exposure time: 10s.
Western blot analysis of various lysates, using Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Rabbit pAb (CAB0200) at 1:400 dilution. Secondary antibody: HRP-conjugated Goat anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) (AS014) at 1:10000 dilution. Lysates/proteins: 25μg per lane. Blocking buffer: 3% nonfat dry milk in TBST. Detection: ECL Basic Kit (AbGn00020). Exposure time: 30s.
Immunofluorescence analysis of Hep G2 cells using Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Rabbit pAb (CAB0200) at a dilution of 1:100 (40x lens). Secondary antibody: Cy3-conjugated Goat anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L)(AS007) at 1:500 dilution. Blue: DAPI for nuclear staining.
