Rabbit polyclonal antibody to Alpha-fetoprotein (C-term)Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a serum glycoprotein protein produced in the liver or yolk sac of fetal staged mammals. AFP synthesis is minimal after birth and a trace amount is expressed in the adult liver . AFP gene expression is regulated by the interactions between steroid hormone receptors and transcriptional factors in separate signal transduction pathways . AFP functions as a binding and transporting ligand and cell growth regulator. An elevated expression level of AFP has been implicated in colorectal, ovarian, pancreatic, testicular, and certain liver cancers. A high level of AFP is also seen in some diseases, such as hepatitis and colitis. AFP is used as a screening marker for fetal abnormalities in pregnant women, such as Down syndrome. Recently, AFP has been introduced as an anti-cancer drug-ligand carrier, transporting drugs to target tumor cells, increasing anti-tumor efficiency .
Immunogen
A synthetic peptide corresponding to residues in C-terminus of human AFP was used as an immunogen.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
IHC-PWB
For WB: 1/1000 - 1/10000.:
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Gene Synonyms
HPAFP FETA AFP Alpha fetoprotein Alphafetoprotein
Target
Alpha-fetoprotein (C-term)
Molecular Weight(MW)
70 (note)
Application
Application
B. Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human fetal liver using anti-AFP Rab pAb (cat. #).
Application
A. Western blot analysis on HepG2 cell lysate of using anti-AFP (C-term) Rabbit Polyclonal (cat. # ) dilution 1:50000
Application Notes
For WB: 1/1000 - 1/10000.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at -20 °C. Stable for 12 months from date of receipt.