Cat#:PA-4138F;Product Name:Mouse Anti-Human Alpha Fetoprotein Antibody;Synonym:AFP; alpha-fetoprotein; FETA; HPAFP; OTTHUMP00000160480; OTTHUMP00000220440; alpha-fetoglobulin; alpha-1-fetoprotein; alpha 1 fetoprotein; Alpha fetoprotein precursor;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.;Description:Mouse Anti-Human Alpha Fetoprotein Monoclonal Antibody;Formulation:Liquid Solution;Host Species:Mouse;Species Reactivity:Human;Clone#:4B4;Isotype:IgG2a;Application:IHC;Storage:Store antibody products at 2-8°C. For long term storage, aliquot and freeze at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles;Usage:For Lab Research Use Only;