Alpha Fetoprotein / AFP Antibody

• Catalog Number: orb248176
• Category: Antibodies
• Description: This antibody recognizes an oncofetal glycoprotein with a single chain of 70kDa, which is identified as Alpha fetoprotein (AFP). The AFP antibody is highly specific and shows no cross-reaction with other oncofetal antigens or serum albumin. Alpha fetoprotein is normally synthesized in the liver, intestinal tract, and yolk sac of the fetus. AFP antibody has been shown to be useful in detecting hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and germ cell neoplasms, especially yolk sac tumors.
• Species/Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Clone Number: C3
• Tested applications: IHC-P
• Reactivity: Human
• Isotype: Mouse IgG2a, kappa
• Immunogen: Alpha fetoprotein purified from serum of a hepatoma patient was used as the immunogen for this AFP antibody.
• Dilution range: Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT
• Purity: Protein G affinity chromatography
• Conjugation: Unconjugated
• Formula: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Hazard Information: This Alpha Fetoprotein / AFP antibody is available for research use only.
• Entrez: 174
• Storage: Store the AFP antibody at 2-8°C.
• Buffer/Preservatives: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Note: For research use only
• Application notes: The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the AFP antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.1. No special pretreatment is required for the immunohistochemical staining of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues.2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.

Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded human fetal liver tissue using AFP antibody