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AFP

alpha-fetoprotein

Synonyms:
FETA, HPAFP
Species:
UniProtKB ID:
Gene ID:
  • Human(174) Summary: 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, Jul 2008]
  • Mouse(11576) alpha fetoprotein
  • Rat(24177) alpha-fetoprotein
  • Horse(100034185) alpha-fetoprotein
  • dog(403551) alpha-fetoprotein
  • chicken(422652) alpha-fetoprotein
  • Domestic Rabbit(100345865) alpha-fetoprotein
  • cow(506011) alpha-fetoprotein
  • naked mole-rat(101725205) alpha-fetoprotein
  • domestic guinea pig(100728693) alpha-fetoprotein

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ELISA

Product Number
Description
Species
Human AFP / Alpha-fetoprotein ELISA Kit, for serum, plasma, cell culture supernatants and urine,
Species
human

Small Molecule - Antagonist

Product Number
Description
Species
17α-Ethynylestradiol, ≥98%,
Species
human, rat
Estradiol, meets USP testing specifications,
Species
human, mouse, rat
β-Estradiol, analytical standard,
Species
human, mouse, rat
β-Estradiol, BioReagent, powder, suitable for cell culture,
Species
human, mouse, rat
β-Estradiol, powder, γ-irradiated, suitable for cell culture,
Species
human, mouse, rat

Antibodies

Product Number
Description
Species Reactivity
Application
Monoclonal Anti-AFP antibody produced in mouse, clone 1G7, purified immunoglobulin, buffered aqueous solution,
Species Reactivity
human
Application
ELISA
immunofluorescence

immunoprecipitation (IP)

western blot
Anti-Alpha-Fetoprotein antibody, Rabbit monoclonal, recombinant, expressed in proprietary host, clone SP154, affinity isolated antibody,
Species Reactivity
human
Application
immunohistochemistry
western blot
Anti-AFP antibody produced in chicken, affinity isolated antibody, buffered aqueous solution,
Species Reactivity
human
Application
western blot
Anti-α-Fetoprotein (AFP) antibody, Mouse monoclonal, clone C3, purified from hybridoma cell culture,
Species Reactivity
canine, human, porcine
Application
ELISA
dot blot

immunofluorescence

immunohistochemistry

western blot
Monoclonal Anti-α-Fetoprotein (AFP) antibody produced in mouse, ascites fluid, clone C3,
Species Reactivity
canine, human, pig
Application
ELISA
dot blot

immunohistochemistry

Proteins

Product Number
Description
Species
PrEST Antigen AFP, Prestige Antigens Powered by Atlas Antibodies, buffered aqueous solution,
Species
human