alpha Fetoprotein antibody

Catalog No. ABIN3025144

The Mouse Monoclonal anti-alpha Fetoprotein antibody (Clone C2) (ABIN3025144) specifically detects alpha Fetoprotein in IHC (p). The antibody is reactive with Human and Mouse samples.

Quick Overview for alpha Fetoprotein antibody (ABIN3025144)

Target: alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) (alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP))

Reactivity: Human, Mouse

Host: Mouse

Clonality: Monoclonal

Conjugate: This alpha Fetoprotein antibody is un-conjugated

Application: Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p))

Clone: C2

Product Details anti-alpha Fetoprotein Antibody

Purpose: Alpha Fetoprotein Antibody

No Cross-Reactivity: Cow (Bovine), Dog (Canine), Rat (Rattus)

Characteristics: It recognizes an oncofetal glycoprotein with a single chain of 70 kDa, which is identified as alpha fetoprotein (AFP) (ISOBM TD-2 workshop). This mAb 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.

Purification: Protein G affinity chromatography

Immunogen: AFP purified from serum of a hepatoma patient was used as the immunogen for the Alpha Fetoprotein antibody.

Isotype: IgG1, kappa

Application Details

Application Notes: Optimal dilution of the Alpha Fetoprotein antibody should be determined by the researcher.

1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10 mM Citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min
2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Liquid

Concentration: 0.2 mg/mL

Buffer: 0.2 mg/mL in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/mL BSA (US sourced) and 0.05 % sodium azide

Preservative: Sodium azide

Precaution of Use: This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.

Storage: 4 °C,-20 °C

Storage Comment: Store the Alpha Fetoprotein antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).

Target Details for alpha Fetoprotein

Target: alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) (alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP))

Alternative Name: Alpha Fetoprotein

Background: It recognizes an oncofetal glycoprotein with a single chain of 70 kDa, which is identified as alpha fetoprotein (AFP) (ISOBM TD-2 workshop). This mAb 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.

UniProt: P02771

Pathways: C21-Steroid Hormone Metabolic Process