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Invitrogen
AFP Monoclonal Antibody (SP154)
Advanced Verification
This Antibody was verified by Relative expression to ensure that the antibody binds to the antigen stated.
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AFP Antibody (MA5-16321) in ICC/IF
Immunofluorescence analysis of AFP was performed using 70% confluent log phase Hep G2 and MDA-MB-231 cells. The cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde for 10 minutes, permeabilized with 0.1% Triton™ X-100 for 15 minutes, and blocked with 2% BSA for 1 hour at room temperature. The cells were labeled with AFP Mouse Monoclonal Antibody (Product # MA5-16321) at 1:200 dilution in 0.1% BSA and incubated overnight at 4 degree and then labeled with Donkey anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) Highly Cross-Adsorbed Secondary Antibody, Alexa Fluor Plus 488 conju... View More
Product Details
MA5-16321
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Tested Dilution
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Product Specifications
Species Reactivity
Human
Host/Isotype
Rabbit
/ IgG
Class
Monoclonal
Type
Antibody
Clone
SP154
Immunogen
Purified human AFP
Conjugate
Form
Liquid
Concentration
0.237 mg/mL
Purification
Protein A/G
Storage buffer
PBS, pH 7.6, with 1% BSA
Contains
0.1% sodium azide
Storage conditions
Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.
Shipping conditions
Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)
RRID
AB_2537840
Product Specific Information
Heat-mediated antigen retrieval is recommended prior to staining, using a 10mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10 minutes followed by cooling at room temperature for 20 min. Following antigen retrieval, incubate samples with primary antibody for 10 min at room temperature. A suggested positive control is hepatocellular carcinoma or fetal liver.
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.
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Bioinformatics
Protein Aliases: a fetoglobulin; a fetoprotein; Alpha fetoglobulin; Alpha-1-fetoprotein; Alpha-fetoglobulin; Alpha-fetoprotein; fetoglobulin; fetoprotein; α fetoglobulin; α fetoprotein
Gene Aliases: AFP; AFPD; FETA; HPAFP
UniProt ID: (Human) P02771
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 174
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