alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (AFP/7007R) - Azide and BSA Free

Unconjugated

Recombinant Monoclonal Rabbit IgG Kappa Clone # AFP/7007R

Azide and BSA Free

1 mg/ml

Recombinant human full-length alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP protein (Uniprot: P02771 )

Cytoplasm

It recognizes an oncofetal glycoprotein with a single chain of 70kDa, which is identified as alpha fetoprotein (AFP). This monoclonal antibody is highly specific to AFP and shows no cross-reaction with other oncofetal antigens or serum albumin. The yolk sac and the liver produce AFP during fetal life. AFP expression in adults is often associated with hepatoma or teratoma. However, hereditary persistence 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 AFP and albumin genes are present in tandem in the same transcriptional orientation on chromosome 4. AFP is found in monomeric as well as dimeric and trimeric forms, and binds copper, nickel, fatty acids and bilirubin. The level of AFP in amniotic fluid is used to measure renal loss of protein to screen for spinal bifida and anencephaly.

Hepatocellular/Germ Cell Tumor Marker

Monoclonal

Rabbit

IgG Kappa

70 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

1.0 mg/ml of antibody purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G. Prepared in 10mM PBS WITHOUT BSA & azide. Also available at 200 ug/ml WITH BSA & azide (NBP3-13870).

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80 C.

Protein A or G purified

10mM PBS

Azide and BSA Free

No Preservative

1 mg/ml

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Store at -20 to -80C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.