Anti-a-Fetoprotein (Alpha Fetoprotein, Alpha-fetoprotein Precursor, AFP, Alpha-1-fetoprotein, Alpha-

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is one of the major serum proteins in the early life of mammals. AFP is an oncodevelopmental gene product which is expressed at high levels in the embryonic yolk sac and fetal liver. AFP production is reactivated in the adult during liver regeneration and hepatocarcinogenesis. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Immunohistochemistry: frozen, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Hybridoma: NS1 myeloma cells with spleen cells from Balb/c mice. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.