Rabbit Recombinant Multiclonal alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody. Suitable for ICC, IP, Flow Cyt, I-ELISA, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Human, Rat, Recombinant fragment samples. Cited in 3 publications.
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
ICC | IP | Flow Cyt | I-ELISA | WB | IHC-P | |
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Human | Tested | Tested | Tested | Expected | Tested | Tested |
Mouse | Tested | Expected | Tested | Expected | Tested | Not recommended |
Rat | Expected | Expected | Expected | Expected | Tested | Not recommended |
Recombinant fragment | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended | Tested | Not recommended | Not recommended |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/50 | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/50 | Notes - |
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Species Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Recombinant fragment | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/30 | Notes - |
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Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Recombinant fragment | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/500 | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/500 | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
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Species Recombinant fragment | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Recombinant fragment | Dilution info - | Notes Use at 125 ng/ml |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse, Human, Rat | Dilution info Use at an assay dependent concentration. | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info 1/1000 | Notes - |
Species Rat | Dilution info 1/1000 | Notes - |
Species Human | Dilution info 1/1000 | Notes - |
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Species Recombinant fragment | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Species Human | Dilution info 1/2000 | Notes IHC suitable for Human only. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
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Species Mouse | Dilution info - | Notes IHC suitable for Human only. |
Species Rat | Dilution info - | Notes IHC suitable for Human only. |
Species Recombinant fragment | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Binds 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.
Afp
HPAFP, AFP, Alpha-fetoprotein, Alpha-1-fetoprotein, Alpha-fetoglobulin
Rabbit Recombinant Multiclonal alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody. Suitable for ICC, IP, Flow Cyt, I-ELISA, WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Human, Rat, Recombinant fragment samples. Cited in 3 publications.
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide
Constituents: 59% PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA
IHC suitable for Human only.
This product is a recombinant multiclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
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Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
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.
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.
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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This data was developed using ab284388, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.
Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized HepG2 cells labelling alpha 1 Fetoprotein with ab284388 at 1/50 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) antibody at 1/1000 (2μg/mL) dilution (Green). Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 2.5μg/mL dilution (Red). The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).
Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining in HepG2 cells is observed.
Secondary antibody only control: Secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) at 1/1000 (2μg/mL) dilution.
Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized Hepa1-6 cells labelling alpha 1 Fetoprotein with ab284388 at 1/50 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed antibody at 1/1000 2μg/mL dilution (Green). Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker ab195889 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 (2.5μg/mL) dilution (Red). The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).
Confocal image showing increased cytoplasmic staining in Hepa1-6 cells treated with Brefeldin A (300 ng/ml) for 24 h is observed.
Secondary antibody only control: Secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081 Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed at 1/1000 (2μg/mL) dilution.
Flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde fixed 0.1% Tween-20 permeabilized Hepa1-6 (Mouse hepatoma epithelial cell) treated with 300ng/ml BFA for 24h (Right) / Untreated control (Left) cells labelling alpha 1 Fetoprotein with ab284388 at 1/500 dilution. A Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human hepatic carcinoma tissue labelling alpha 1 Fetoprotein with ab284388 at 1/2000 (0.231 μg/mL) followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection). Positive staining on human hepatic carcinoma. The section was incubated with ab284388 for 30 mins at room temperature. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument Counterstained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Secondary antibody is a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection).
Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution2) for 20 mins.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Human liver tissue labelling alpha 1 Fetoprotein with ab284388 at 1/2000 (0.231 μg/mL) followed by a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection). The section was incubated with ab284388 for 30 mins at room temperature. The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument Counterstained with Hematoxylin.
Secondary antibody only control: Secondary antibody is a ready to use LeicaDS9800 (Bond™ Polymer Refine Detection).
Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution2) for 20 mins.
Blocking and diluting buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST
Negative control: MDA-MB-231.
Exposure time: Lane 4-5: 26 seconds ; Others: 5 seconds
All lanes: Western blot - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [RM1011] (ab284388) at 1/1000 dilution
Lane 1: HepG2 (Human hepatocellar carcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 2: Huh7 (Human hepatocellar carcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 3: MDA-MB-231 (Human breast adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 4: Hepa1-6 (Mouse hepatoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 5: Hepa1-6 treated with 300ng/ml BFA for 24h whole cell lysate at 20 µg
Lane 6: Mouse placenta lysate at 20 µg
Lane 7: Rat placenta lysate at 20 µg
All lanes: Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG, (H+L), Peroxidase conjugated (Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) ab97051) at 1/100000 dilution
Predicted band size: 68 kDa
Observed band size: 68 kDa
alpha 1 Fetoprotein was immunoprecipitated from 0.35 mg HepG2 (Human hepatocellular carcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate 10ug with ab284388 at 1/30 dilution (2 μg in 0.35mg lysates). Western blot was performed on the immunoprecipitate using ab284388 at 1/1000 dilution. VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP)(VeriBlot for IP Detection Reagent (HRP) ab131366) was used at 1/5000 dilution.
Lane 1: HepG2 (Human hepatocellular carcinoma epithelial cell) whole cell lysate 10ug
Lane 2: abab284388 IP in HepG2 whole cell lysate
Lane 3: Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) instead of ab284388 in HepG2 whole cell lysate
Blocking and dilution buffer and concentration: 5% NFDM/TBST.
Exposure time: 3 seconds
All lanes: Immunoprecipitation - Anti-alpha 1 Fetoprotein antibody [RM1011] (ab284388)
Predicted band size: 68 kDa
Observed band size: 68 kDa
Flow cytometric analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde fixed 90% methanol permeabilized HepG2 (Human hepatocellular carcinoma epithelial cell) cells labelling alpha 1 Fetoprotein with ab284388 at 1/500 dilution Right (Red) compared with a Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) / Left isotype control. A Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) preadsorbed ab150081) at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.
ELISA using ab284388 at varying antibody concentrations and antigen concentration at 1000 ng/ml. An Alkaline Phosphatase-conjugated AffiniPure Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG (H+L) (1/2500) was used as the secondary antibody.
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