Purified Human Alpha-Fetoprotein

• Cat.No.: AFP-4180H
• Product Overview: Human alpha-fetoprotein purified from human cord serum.

Specification

• Species: Human
• Source: Human
• Tag: Non
• Description: 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.
• Form: Alpha Fetoprotein protein at 2.5 mg/ml 0.1 M PBS buffer pH 7.4 containing 0.1% NaN3.
• Physical Appearance: Sterile Filtered clear solution.
• Storage: 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.
• Publications:
  Flexible terahertz metamaterial biosensor for label-free sensing of serum tumor marker modified on a non-metal area (2022)

Gene Information

• Gene Name: AFP alpha-fetoprotein [ Homo sapiens ]
• Official Symbol: AFP
• Synonyms: AFP; alpha-fetoprotein; FETA; HPAFP; alpha-fetoprotein; OTTHUMP00000160480; OTTHUMP00000220440; alpha-fetoglobulin; alpha-1-fetoprotein
• Gene ID: 174
• mRNA Refseq: NM_001134
• Protein Refseq: NP_001125
• MIM: 104150
• UniProt ID: P02771
• Chromosome Location: 4q11-q13
• Pathway: Direct p53 effectors; FOXA2 and FOXA3 transcription factor networks; Glucocorticoid receptor regulatory network
• Function: metal ion binding