alpha Fetoprotein (AFP) Antibody Staining Protocol for Immunohistochemistry

 

Description: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a major plasma protein in the fetus, where it is produced by the yolk sac and liver. Direct confirmation of the assignment of the AFP gene to chromosome 4 by in situ hybridization was provided by Harper and Dugaiczyk (1983), who placed the gene in the q11-q22 region, the same region as the albumin gene. Structure and evolution of human alpha-fetoprotein deduced from partial sequence of cloned cDNA.As the major fetal serum protein, Alpha-fetoprotein is not essential for embryonic development but is required for female fertility.

 

Primary Antibody

Name: AFP IHC Antibody

Clone: Mouse Monoclonal: AP-1

Supplier: IHC World

Catalog Number: IW-MA1001

Dilution: Ready to Use

Incubation Time/Temp: 60 min/room temperature

Antigen Retrieval

Device: IHC-TekTM Epitope Retrieval Steamer Set (Cat# IW-1102)

Buffer/pH value: IHC-TekTM Epitope Retrieval Solution (Cat# IW-1100)

Heat/Cool Temperature: 95-100 ºC/room temperature

Heat/Cool Time: 20 minutes/20 minutes

Detection Methods

Standard Method: ABC Method or LSAB Method

Enhanced Method: Polymeric Methods

Chromogen Substrate

Reagent: DAB

Incubation Time/Temperature: 1-3 minutes/room temperature

Counterstain

Reagent: Mayer's Hematoxylin

Staining Time: 30 seconds

Results:

Staining Pattern: Cytoplasmic

Images: Search image

Additional Information:

Species Reactivity: Human, mouse, rat

Fixation: Formalin fixed paraffin embedded sections.

Positive Control: Human liver

Negative Control: Omit primary antibody, isotype control, absorption control

Blocking: Normal serum blocking is not needed for this RTU antibody; 0.5-3% H2O2 to block endogenous peroxidase activity; avidin/biotin to block endogenous biotin activity if necessary

 

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