Human AFP/Alpha-fetoprotein PicoKine® Quick ELISA Kit

Human AFP/Alpha-fetoprotein PicoKine® Quick ELISA Kit (90 minutes, 96 Tests). Quantitate Human AFP in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA). Sensitivity: 10pg/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP, α-fetoprotein; also sometimes called alpha-1-fetoprotein, alpha-fetoglobulin, or alpha fetal protein) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AFP gene. The AFP gene is located on the q arm of chromosome 4 (4q25). AFP is the most abundant plasma protein found in the human fetus. Plasma levels decrease rapidly after birth but begin decreasing prenatally starting at the end of the first trimester. Normal adult levels are usually achieved by the age of 8 to 12 months. The function of AFP in adult humans is unknown; however, in rodents it binds estradiol to prevent the transport of this hormone across the placenta to the fetus. The main function of this is to prevent the virilization of female fetuses. As human AFP does not bind estrogen, its function in humans is less clear.

Product information

Supplier	Boster Bio
ABMIUM evidence status	ABMIUM Verified™ collaborator-tested data
Catalogue reference	FEK0651
Product category	Quick ELISA Kits
Reactive species	Human
Tested applications	ELISA
Gene name	AFP
Protein name	Alpha-fetoprotein
Sample type	cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA)
Assay range	78 pg/ml - 5,000 pg/ml
Sensitivity	<10 pg/ml
Specificity	Natural and recombinant human AFP
Immunogen	Expression system for standard: NS0; Immunogen sequence: R19-V609
Storage	Store at 4°C for 6 months. (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Refrigerate upon receipt.)
UniProt	P02771
NCBI Gene ID	174

Available variants

Conjugation	Size
Not applicable	96 wells/kit, with removable strips.