AFP Human
Alpha-Fetoprotein Human

Synonyms:
Alpha-fetoprotein, Alpha-fetoglobulin, Alpha-1-fetoprotein, AFP, FETA, HPAFP.

Introduction:
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.

Description:
Human alpha-fetoprotein purified from human cord serum.

Source:
Human cord serum

Formulation:
Alpha Fetoprotein protein at 2.5mg/ml 0.1M PBS buffer pH 7.4 containing 0.1% NaN_3.

Stability:
Store vial at -20°C to -80°C. When stored at the recommended temperature, this protein is stable for 12 months.
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Applications:
• ELISA
• Inhibition Assays
• Western Blotting

Characterization:
On SDS-PAGE commassie blue stained gel, the purified protein shows a band at 70kDa.

Usage:
Prospec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.