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WH0000174M1

Sigma-Aldrich

Monoclonal Anti-AFP antibody produced in mouse

clone 1G7, purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution

Synonym(s):

Anti-FETA, Anti-HPAFP, Anti-alpha-fetoprotein

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

1G7, monoclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

species reactivity

human

technique(s)

immunoprecipitation (IP): suitable
indirect ELISA: suitable
indirect immunofluorescence: suitable
western blot: 1-5 μg/mL

isotype

IgGκ

GenBank accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... AFP(174)

General description

This gene 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. (provided by RefSeq)

Immunogen

AFP (AAH27881, 500 a.a. ~ 609 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.

Sequence
CCTSSYANRRPCFSSLVVDETYVPPAFSDDKFIFHKDLCQAQGVALQTMKQEFLINLVKQKPQITEEQLEAVIADFSGLLEKCCQGQEQEVCFAEEGQKLISKTRAALGV

Application

Monoclonal Anti-AFP antibody produced in mouse has been used in immunocytochemistry.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Alpha-fetoprotein encoded by the gene AFP is involved in the regulation of fatty acids in both fetal and proliferating adult liver cells. Its expression is found to be increased in acute liver injuries, indicating active liver regeneration. It has been associated with fatty liver disease (FLD), a disease that may lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. It serves as a tumor marker for HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma).

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Physical form

Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4

Legal Information

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Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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