AB238439

Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667] - BSA and Azide free

RabMAb
Recombinant
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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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Alpha-fetoprotein, Alpha-1-fetoprotein, Alpha-fetoglobulin, Afp

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667] - BSA and Azide free (AB238439)

Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667] - BSA and Azide free (AB238439)

Intracellular flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed Hepa1-6 (mouse hepatoma epithelial cell line) cell line labeling alpha 1 Fetoprotein with ab213328 at 1/500 dilution (red) compared with a Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (ab172730) (black) and an unlabeled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (blue). Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor^® 488) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol and sodium azide (ab213328)

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667] - BSA and Azide free (AB238439)

ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667] - BSA and Azide free (AB238439)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed. 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized Hepa1-6 (mouse hepatoma epithelial cell line) cells labeling alpha 1 Fetoprotein with ab213328 at 1/100 dilution followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor^® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining on Hepa1-6 cell line.

The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is detected with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor^® 594) (ab195889) (red) at 1/200 dilution.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor^® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol and sodium azide (ab213328)

Unconjugated

Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667]

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR20667

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), WB

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

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Product details

ab238439 is the carrier-free version of ab213328.

Patented technology
Our RabMAb^® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb^® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar^® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar^® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

+4°C

Storage information

Do Not Freeze

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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Alpha-fetoprotein also known as alpha 1-fetoprotein or AFP is a glycoprotein composed of a single polypeptide chain with a molecular mass of approximately 69 kDa. AFP is primarily expressed in the fetal liver yolk sac and gastrointestinal tract during embryonic development. In adults the expression of AFP is limited and occurs mainly in the liver. The protein belongs to the albuminoid gene family and shares structural similarity with serum albumin contributing to its role in fetal serum transport.

Biological function summary

Alpha-fetoprotein functions as a fetal plasma protein with roles similar to serum albumin including the binding and transport of ligands such as bilirubin and fatty acids. It does not form part of any larger protein complex but is significant in modulating fetal immune tolerance. In the fetal environment AFP helps protect cells from maternal immune attacks by binding to estrogens and other growth-modulating factors. Its function during pregnancy is critical for maintaining homeostasis and ensuring the fetus's viability.

Pathways

Alpha 1-fetoprotein plays a role in several important biological pathways related to cellular growth and immune response modulation. One such pathway involves regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation in the developing liver. AFP interacts with cellular receptors that influence these processes. Additionally it plays a part in immune pathways interacting with elements that control immune overlooking to fetal antigens hence being linked to both hepatic and immune system proteins like albumin and estrogen receptors.

High levels of alpha-fetoprotein are linked to hepatocellular carcinoma and germ cell tumors such as yolk sac tumor. AFP serves as a tumor marker in these conditions aiding in both diagnosis and monitoring treatment response. In liver cancer AFP levels often correlate with tumor burden while in germ cell tumors it connects to proteins like beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG). Both markers are used together in clinical settings to provide insights into tumor progression and therapeutic efficacy.

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Product protocols

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Target data

Binds estrogens, fatty acids and metals.

See full target information Afp

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Publications (1)

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Nature communications 15:1819 PubMed38418467

2024

Dendritic mGluR2 and perisomatic Kv3 signaling regulate dendritic computation of mouse starburst amacrine cells.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Héctor Acarón Ledesma,Jennifer Ding,Swen Oosterboer,Xiaolin Huang,Qiang Chen,Sui Wang,Michael Z Lin,Wei Wei

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Product promise

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Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667] - BSA and Azide free

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667] - BSA and Azide free (AB238439)

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [EPR20667] - BSA and Azide free (AB238439)

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Key facts

Host species

Clonality

Clone number

Isotype

Carrier free

Reacts with

Applications

Immunogen

Reactivity data

Product details

Properties and storage information

Form

Purification technique

Storage buffer

Shipped at conditions

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

Storage information

Supplementary information

Biological function summary

Pathways

Product protocols

Target data

Publications (1)

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