Product Information
67852-1-PBS targets AFP in WB, IHC, Indirect ELISA applications and shows reactivity with human samples.
Tested Reactivity | human |
Host / Isotype | Mouse / IgG1 |
Class | Monoclonal |
Type | Antibody |
Immunogen | AFP fusion protein Ag6089 Predict reactive species |
Full Name | alpha-fetoprotein |
Calculated Molecular Weight | 69 kDa |
Observed Molecular Weight | 68-72 kDa |
GenBank Accession Number | BC027881 |
Gene Symbol | AFP |
Gene ID (NCBI) | 174 |
Conjugate | Unconjugated |
Form | Liquid |
Purification Method | Protein A purification |
UNIPROT ID | P02771 |
Storage Buffer | PBS Only |
Storage Conditions | Store at -80°C. |
Background Information
AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein) is a major plasma protein in the fetus and its concentration is very low in the adult (PMID:24120489). AFP can be detected at abnormally high concentrations in hepatocellular carcinomas as well as in the plasma and ascitic fluid of adults with hepatoma, indicating that AFP can serve as a tumor marker (PMID: 18669658). AFP is also a glycosylated protein and based on its binding capability to lectin Lens Culinaris Agglutinin (LCA), and total AFP can be separated into three different glycoforms, AFP-L1, AFP-L2, and AFP-L3. Core-fucosylated form of AFP (AFP-L3) is a more specific indicator than total AFP for HCC (PMID: 33128033, 35458505)