| Species : |
Human |
| Source : |
Human |
| Tag : |
Non |
| Description : |
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. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| Form : |
Liquid |
| Purity : |
>= 98% by SDS-PAGE |
| Applications : |
Antibody Production SDS-PAGE Conjugation |
| Notes : |
Universal Precautions. Safe laboratory practices should be used when handling this material. |
| Storage : |
Store at 4centigrade on dry atmosphere or store at -20centigrade for long term storage.After reconstitution, store at -20centigrade.Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. |
| Storage Buffer : |
In 0.1M sodium phosphate buffer, 0.2M NaCl, pH 7.4 (0.09% sodium azide) |