alpha Fetoprotein ELISA Kit

Catalog No. ABIN6719930

Product Details alpha Fetoprotein ELISA Kit

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

Reactivity: Human

Detection Method: Colorimetric

Method Type: Sandwich ELISA

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

Minimum Detection Limit: 78 pg/mL

Application: ELISA

Purpose: Sandwich ELISA for Quantitative Detection of Antigen

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

Analytical Method: Quantitative

Characteristics:

Synonyms: Afp, Alpha fetoglobulin, Alpha-fetoglobulin, Alpha fetoprotein, Alpha-fetoprotein, Alpha-1-fetoprotein, FETA, HPAFP

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 Name: AFP

Production: Natural and recombinant human AFP. There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.

Standard: Expression system for standard: NSO, Immunogen sequence: R19-V609

Application Details

Application Notes:

Application Note: Useful in Sandwich ELISA for Quantitative Detection of Antigen. Aliquot 0.1 mL per well of 5000pg/mL, 2500pg/mL, 1250pg/mL, 625pg/mL, 313pg/mL, 156pg/mL, 78pg/mL human AFP standard solutions into the pre-coated 96-well plate. Add 0.1 mL of the sample diluent buffer into the control well (Zero well). Add 0.1 mL of each properly diluted sample of human cell culture supernates, serum or plasma( heparin, EDTA) to each empty well. We recommend that each human AFP standard solution and each sample is measured in duplicate.

Blood Product Anticoagulant: Heparin Sodium

ELISA Dilution: 78pg/mL-5000pg/mL

Sample Volume: 100 μL

Plate: Pre-coated

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Storage: RT,4 °C,-20 °C

Storage Comment: Store vials at 4°C prior to opening. Centrifuge product if not completely clear after standing at room temperature. This product is stable for 6 months at 4°C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage freeze at -20°C or below for 12 months. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing.

Target Details for alpha Fetoprotein

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

Alternative Name: AFP (AFP Products)

Synonyms: FETA ELISA Kit, HPAFP ELISA Kit, alpha fetoprotein ELISA Kit, alpha-fetoprotein ELISA Kit, AFP ELISA Kit, Afp ELISA Kit

Gene ID: 101

NCBI Accession: NP_001100

UniProt: P78325

Pathways: C21-Steroid Hormone Metabolic Process