alpha Fetoprotein ELISA Kit

Catalog No. ABIN3044694

Human alpha Fetoprotein ELISA Kit, Colorimetric assay for quantification of Human alpha Fetoprotein.

Quick Overview for alpha Fetoprotein ELISA Kit (ABIN3044694)

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

Binding Specificity: AA 19-609

Reactivity: Human

Detection Method: Colorimetric

Method Type: Sandwich ELISA

Detection Range: 78 pg/mL - 5000 pg/mL

Application: ELISA

Sample Type: Cell Culture Supernatant, Cell Lysate, Plasma (EDTA), Plasma (heparin), Serum

Product Details alpha Fetoprotein ELISA Kit

Minimum Detection Limit: 78 pg/mL

Purpose: Sandwich Human AFP/Alpha-fetoprotein ELISA Kit to quantitate Human AFP in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA).

Analytical Method: Quantitative

Specificity: Expression system for standard: NS0
Immunogen sequence: R19-V609

Capture antibody and Detection antibody: a monoclonal antibody from mouse, a biotinylated polyclonal antibody from goat

Cross-Reactivity (Details): There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.

Sensitivity: < 10 pg/mL

Components:

1. Pre-coated 96-well strip microplate
2. Standard
3. Biotinylated antibody (100x)
4. Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex (100x)
5. Sample Diluent
6. Antibody Diluent
7. Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Diluent
8. Color Developing Reagent (TMB)
9. Stop Solution
10. Wash Buffer (25x)
11. Adhesive plate sealers

Material not included: Microplate Reader capable of reading absorbance at 450nm. Incubator. Automated plate washer (optional). Pipettes and pipette tips capable of precisely dispensing 0.5 μL through 1 mL volumes of aqueous solutions. Multichannel pipettes are recommended for large amount of samples. Deionized or distilled water. 500 mL graduated cylinders. Test tubes for dilution.

Application Details

Application Notes: Before using Kit, spin tubes and bring down all components to bottom of tube. Duplicate well assay was recommended for both standard and sample testing.

Sample Volume: 100 μL

Plate: Pre-coated

Protocol: ELISA Kit is based on standard sandwich enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay technology. An antibody has been precoated onto 96-well plates. Standards and test samples are added to the wells, a biotinylated detection antibody specific for target is added subsequently and then followed by washing with PBS or TBS buffer. Avidin-Biotin-Peroxidase Complex was added and unbound conjugates were washed away with PBS or TBS buffer. HRP substrate TMB was used to visualize HRP enzymatic reaction. TMB was catalyzed by HRP to produce a blue color product that changed into yellow after adding acidic stop solution. The density of yellow is proportional to the target amount in sample captured in plate.

Assay Precision: Intra-Assay Precision (CV%): 4.8%, 7.4%, 4.6%
Inter-Assay Precision (CV%): 5.7%, 8.6%, 6.5%

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Handling Advice: Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.

Storage: 4 °C,-20 °C

Storage Comment: Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)

Expiry Date: 12 months

Target Details for alpha Fetoprotein

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

Alternative Name: AFP

Background:

Background: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP, α-fetoprotein, also sometimes called alpha-1-fetoprotein, alpha-fetoglobulin, or alpha fetal protein) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AFP gene. The AFP gene is located on the q arm of chromosome 4 (4q25). AFP is the most abundant plasma protein found in the human fetus. Plasma levels decrease rapidly after birth but begin decreasing prenatally starting at the end of the first trimester. Normal adult levels are usually achieved by the age of 8 to 12 months. The function of AFP in adult humans is unknown, however, in rodents it binds estradiol to prevent the transport of this hormone across the placenta to the fetus. The main function of this is to prevent the virilization of female fetuses. As human AFP does not bind estrogen, its function in humans is less clear.

Gene Full Name: alpha fetoprotein

Gene ID: 174

UniProt: P02771

Pathways: C21-Steroid Hormone Metabolic Process