alpha 1 Fetoprotein (AFP) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody [Clone ID: 2I9/2]

Specifications

Product Data
Clone Name	2I9/2
Applications	ELISA
Recommend Dilution	ELISA.
Reactivity	Human
Host	Mouse
Clonality	Monoclonal
Immunogen	Human fetal cord serum
Specificity	This antibody recognizes Alpha fetoprotein (AFP), a member of the albuminoid superfamily. It does not cross-react with Human Albumin and other Human serum proteins.
Formulation	PBS State: Purified State: Liquid Ig fraction Preservative: 0.09% Sodium Azide
Concentration	lot specific
Purification	Affinity Chromatography
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage Condition	Store undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Gene Name	alpha fetoprotein
Database Link	Entrez Gene 174 Human UniProt ID P02771
Background	Alpha fetoprotein is a 68kD plasma protein found in fetuses over four weeks old, produced by the yolk sac and the fetal liver, with the highest concentration reached during the 12th to 16th week of gestation. It binds and transports various ligands such as bilirubin, fatty acids, steroids, heavy metals and various drugs. After birth, plasma levels drop to trace amounts in healthy adults. Elevated AFP levels are indicative of certain cancers, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma, cancer of the testes or ovaries or a malignant teratoma. During pregnancy increased levels of AFP may indicate neural tube defects such as spina bifida, while decreased levels could indicate Down’s syndrome.
Synonyms	Alpha-1-fetoprotein, Alpha-fetoglobulin, HPAFP
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