alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (C2) - IHC-Prediluted

Novus Biologicals | Catalog # NBP2-48121

Novus Biologicals

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Bovine (Negative), Canine (Negative), Rat (Negative)

Applications

Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 kappa Clone # C2

Format

IHC-Prediluted
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Product Specifications

Immunogen

Alpha feto protein (AFP) Purified from serum of a hepatoma patient (Uniprot: P02771)

Reactivity Notes

Does not react with Bovine, Canine or Rat.

Localization

Cytoplasmic

Marker

Hepatocellular/Germ Cell Tumor Marker

Specificity

It recognizes an oncofetal glycoprotein with a single chain of 70kDa, which is identified as alpha fetoprotein (AFP) (ISOBM TD-2 workshop). This monoclonal antibody is highly specific to AFP and shows no cross-reaction with other oncofetal antigens or serum albumin. AFP is normally synthesized in the liver, intestinal tract, and yolk sac of the fetus. Antibody to AFP has been shown to be useful in detecting hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and germ cell neoplasms, especially yolk sac tumors.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1 kappa

Theoretical MW

70 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Description

The prediluted antibody does not require any mixing, dilution, reconstitution, or titration; the antibody is ready-to-use and optimized for staining.

Scientific Data Images for alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (C2) - IHC-Prediluted

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (C2) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-48121]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (C2) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-48121]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (C2) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-48121] - Human Fetal Liver stained with AFP Mouse Monoclonal Antibody (C2).

Applications for alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (C2) - IHC-Prediluted

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunohistochemistry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-fixed): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires heating tissue sections in 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95C followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A or G purified

Formulation

10 mM PBS with 0.05% BSA

Format

IHC-Prediluted

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C.

Background: alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP

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.

Alternate Names

AFP, DSCAM2

Gene Symbol

AFP

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Product Specific Notices for alpha-Fetoprotein/AFP Antibody (C2) - IHC-Prediluted

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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