Native Human Alpha FetoProtein

• Cat.No.: AFP-8027H
• Product Overview: Human Alpha FetoProtein was purified from Human Cord Blood.

Specification

• Description: Human Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein that is normally only produced in the fetus during its development. Human Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) measurement during pregnancy has been useful to detect certain abnormalities specifically if high levels of Human alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) are found in amniotic fluid it can indicate a developmental defect in the baby.
• Source: Human Cord Blood
• Species: Human
• Form: Powder, lyophilized from 0.02 M ammonium bicarbonate
• Molecular Mass: 69 kDa
• Purity: >95% by SDS-PAGE
• Stability: 3 years
• Storage: -20 °C

Gene Information

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