Overview
Product namealpha 1 Fetoprotein peptideSee all alpha 1 Fetoprotein proteins and peptides ...
Protein descriptionThis peptide was used as an immunogen for ab94479 - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody.
Molecular weight69kDa
Protein length20 amino acids
Properties
Purity70 - 90% by HPLC
Storage instructionsShipped at 4°C. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.
Storage bufferInformation available upon request.
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Research Areas
Applications
Application notesThis peptide can be used with studies using ab94479.
Protein info
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Alternative names
AfpAlpha fetoglobulinAlpha fetoprotein
Alpha fetoprotein precursorAlpha-1-fetoproteinAlpha-fetoglobulinAlpha-fetoproteinFETAFETA_HUMANHereditary persistence of alpha fetoproteinHPAFP
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FunctionBinds copper, nickel, and fatty acids as well as, and bilirubin less well than, serum albumin. Only a small percentage (less than 2%) of the human AFP shows estrogen-binding properties.
Tissue specificityPlasma. Synthesized by the fetal liver and yolk sac.
Sequence similaritiesBelongs to the ALB/AFP/VDB family.
Contains 3 albumin domains.
Developmental stageOccurs in the plasma of fetuses more than 4 weeks old, reaches the highest levels during the 12th-16th week of gestation, and drops to trace amounts after birth. The serum level in adults is usually less than 40 ng/ml. AFP occurs also at high levels in the plasma and ascitic fluid of adults with hepatoma.
Post-translational
modificationsIndependent studies suggest heterogeneity of the N-terminal sequence of the mature protein and of the cleavage site of the signal sequence.
Sulfated.
Cellular localizationSecreted.
References for alpha 1 Fetoprotein peptide (ab108470)
ab108470
has not yet been referenced specifically in any publications.
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