Function
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.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Secreted
Tissue Specificity: Plasma. Synthesized by the fetal liver and yolk sac
Disease Association: Alpha-fetoprotein deficiency (AFPD) : A benign condition characterized by undetectable AFP levels in the amniotic fluid. Affected individuals are asymptomatic and present normal development. [The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry] | Alpha-fetoprotein, hereditary persistence (HPAFP) : A benign autosomal dominant condition characterized by continued expression of alpha-fetoprotein in adult life. [The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry]
Product Specifications
Mouse anti-Human AFP Monoclonal Antibody is a recombinant protein. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications. Explore more Antibody products →
