This is a synthetic peptide designed for use in combination with anti-AFP Antibody. It may block above mentioned antibody from binding to its target protein in western blot and/or immunohistochecmistry under proper experimental settings. There is no guarantee for its use in other applications.
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Beschränkungen
Nur für Forschungszwecke einsetzbar
Format
Lyophilized
Rekonstitution
Add 100 μL of sterile PBS. Final peptide concentration is 1 mg/mL in PBS.
Konzentration
1 mg/mL
Buffer
Final peptide concentration is 1 mg/mL in PBS.
Handhabung
Avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Lagerung
-20 °C
Informationen zur Lagerung
For longer periods of storage, store at -20°C. Avoid repeat freeze-thaw cycles.
Target
alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)
(alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP))
Hintergrund
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.