Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Antibody
alpha 1 Fetoprotein 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 hepatoma or teratoma. 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.
| Supplier | Abbexa Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Product # | abx025195-80UL |
| Pricing | 80 µl USD $326.25 |
| Clonality | Monoclonal |
| Conjugation | Unconjugated |
| Host | Mouse |
| Tested Applications | ELISA, WB |
| UniProt Primary AC | P02771 |
| Dry Ice | No |
| Availability | Shipped within 5-10 working days. |
| Note | This product is for research use only. |