Product Name :
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) polyclonal antibody Background :
This gene 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. Product :
1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2 Storage&Stability :
Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. Specificity :
Unmodification Immunogen :
Recombinant fusion protein of human Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)(NP_001125.1). Conjugate :
Unconjugated Modification :
Unmodification

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  Western blot analysis of extracts of various cell lines, using Alpha-Fetoprotein ) antibody at 1:1000 dilution.
  Secondary antibody: HRP Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG at 1:10000 dilution.
  Lysates/proteins: 25ug per lane.
  Blocking buffer: 3% nonfat dry milk in TBST.
  Detection: ECL Basic Kit .
  Exposure time: 10s.
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  Immunofluorescence analysis of HepG2 cells and LO2 cells using Alpha-Fetoprotein ) Rabbit pAb at dilution of 1:100. Blue: DAPI for nuclear staining.

Bioworld Biotech only provide peptides for our antibodies and do not provide additional peptide customization services.

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Price/Size :

USD 368/1mg/vial

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Tips: 

For phospho antibody, we provide phospho peptide（0.5mg) and non-phospho peptide(0.5mg).

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Describe :

Blocking peptides are peptides that bind specifically to the target antibody and block antibody binding. These peptide usually contains the epitope recognized by the antibody. Antibodies bound to the blocking peptide no longer bind to the epitope on the target protein. This mechanism is useful when non-specific binding is an issue, for example, in Western blotting (WB) and Immunohistochemistry (IHC). By comparing the staining from the blocked antibody versus the antibody alone, one can see which staining is specific; Specific binding will be absent from the western blot or IHC performed with the neutralized antibody.

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Formula:

Synthetic peptide was lyophilized with 100% acetonitrile and is supplied as a powder. Reconstitute with 0.1 ml DI water for a final concentration of 10 mg/ml.The purity is >90%,tested by HPLC and MS.

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Storage:

The freeze-dried powder is more stable. For short time at 2-8°C. For long term storage store at -20°C. 

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Note :

This product is for research use only (RUO only). Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

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