203A-1

Alpha-Fetoprotein Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

• UNSPSC Code: 12352203
• NACRES: NA.41

Properties

• biological source: rabbit
• Quality Level: 100; 500
• conjugate: unconjugated
• antibody form: Ig fraction of antiserum
• antibody product type: primary antibodies
• clone: polyclonal
• description: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in Select Regions (See Chart)
• form: buffered aqueous solution
• species reactivity: human
• packaging: vial of 0.1 mL concentrate (203A-14); vial of 0.5 mL concentrate (203A-15); bottle of 1.0 mL predilute (203A-17); vial of 1.0 mL concentrate (203A-16); bottle of 7.0 mL predilute (203A-18)
• manufacturer/tradename: Cell Marque^™
• technique(s): immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections): 1:50-1:200
• control: fetal liver
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• visualization: cytoplasmic

Description

General description

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a fetal tumor-associated polypeptide of the albuminoid gene family that binds and transports molecules in addition to many other proposed functions. This secretory protein is produced by the fetal yolk sac and liver but is found only in trace amounts in adult liver. AFP expression by immunohistochemistry is seen in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Positive staining with anti-AFP is seen in hepatocytes of the fetal liver and hepatoma. Since only traces of AFP are found in adult serum, elevated levels suggest either a benign or malignant lesion of the liver, a yolk sac carcinoma, or one of a few other tumors. Correspondingly, in conjunction with elevated serum levels, AFP has been immunohistochemically demonstrated in yolk sac tumors of gonadal and extragonadal sites, in hepatic malignancies, and in a few other neoplasms. The antigen is not denatured by most fixatives.

Quality

IVD

IVD

IVD

RUO

Linkage

Alpha-Fetoprotein Positive Control Slides, Product No. 203S, are available for immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections).

Physical form

Solution in Tris Buffer, pH 7.3-7.7, with 1% BSA and <0.1% Sodium Azide

Preparation Note

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Other Notes

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