Invitrogen™ AFP Human ELISA Kit

Sandwich ELISA Kit

Brand:  Invitrogen™ EHAFP

Product Code. 15414893

Description

The Human Alpha FetoProtein (Hu AFP) ELISA quantitates Hu AFP in human serum, plasma, or cell culture medium. The assay will exclusively recognize both natural and recombinant Hu AFP. Principle of the method The Human AFP solid-phase sandwich ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is designed to measure the amount of the target bound between a matched antibody pair. A target-specific antibody has been pre-coated in the wells of the supplied microplate. Samples, standards, or controls are then added into these wells and bind to the immobilized (capture) antibody. The sandwich is formed by the addition of the second (detector) antibody, a substrate solution is added that reacts with the enzyme-antibody-target complex to produce measurable signal. The intensity of this signal is directly proportional to the concentration of target present in the original specimen. Rigorous validation Each manufactured lot of this ELISA kit is quality tested for criteria such as sensitivity, specificity, precision, and lot-to-lot consistency. See manual for more information on validation.

AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) is a major plasma protein produced by the yolk sac, intestinal tract and the liver during fetal life. AFP expression in adults is often associated with hepatoma or teratoma. However, hereditary persistence of AFP may also be found in individuals with no obvious pathology. The protein is thought to be the fetal counterpart of serum albumin, and AFP and albumin genes are present in tandem in the same transcriptional orientation on chromosome 4. AFP is found in monomeric, dimeric, and trimeric forms. AFP can also bind to copper ions, nickel ions, fatty acids and bilirubin. The level of AFP in amniotic fluid is used to measure renal loss of protein to screen for spina bifida and anencephaly. High level of serum AFP has been identified in patients with hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC), teratoblastoma, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and germ cell neoplasms.

Specifications

• Accession Number: P02771
• Assay Sensitivity: 6 pg/mL
• Assay: Solid-phase sandwich ELISA
• Product Type: ELISA Kit
• Sample Type: Plasma, Serum, Supernatant
• Sufficient For: 96 assays
• For Use With (Application): ELISA, Protein Assays, Protein Biology, Cancer Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Protein Detection, Protein Analysis
• Gene ID (Entrez): 174
• Interassay CV: <12%
• Kit Contents: Pre-coated 96 well plate, Standard, Assay Diluent concentrate, Biotinylated Detection Antibody, SAV-HRP, Wash Buffer, Chromogen, Stop Solution, Adhesive Plate Covers
• Quantity: 96 Tests
• Research Discipline: Signal Transduction
• Storage Requirements: 2°C to 8°C
• Target: Human
• Total Assay Time: 4 hr. 45 min.

• Assay Range: 7.37-1800 pg/mL
• Calibration Range: 6pg/mL to 1800pg/mL
• Conjugate: Biotin
• Protein Family: Other Proteins
• Specificity: This ELISA kit shows no cross-reactivity with the following cytokines tested: human Angiogenin, BDNF, BLC, CNTF, ENA-78, FGF-4, IL-1a, IL-1b, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-9, IL-11, IL-12 p70, IL-12 p40, IL-13, IL-15, IL-309, IP-10, FGF-4, FGF-6, FGF-7, G-CSF, GDNF, GM-CSF, IFN-g, IGFBP-2, IGFBP-3, IGFBP-4, Leptin (OB), MCP-1, MCP-2, MCP-3, MDC, MIF, MIG, MIP-1a, MIP-1 b, MIP-1 delta, PARC, PDGF, RANTES, SCF, SDF-1 alpha, TARC, TGF-b, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, TNF-a, TNF-b, TPO, VEGF.
• Target Species: Human
• For Use With (Equipment): Colorimetric Microplate Reader
• Gene Symbol: AFPD,FETA,HPAFP
• Intraassay CV: <10%
• Label or Dye: HRP
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Sample Volume: Plasma, 7 μL; Serum, 7 μL; Supernatant, 100 μL
• Synonym: AFPD, FETA, HPAFP
• Test Time: 1 hr. 20 min.