Tissue Specificity | Plasma. Synthesized by the fetal liver and yolk sac. |
Post Translational Modifications | Independent studies suggest heterogeneity of the N-terminal sequence of the mature protein and of the cleavage site of the signal sequence. Sulfated. |
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. |
Protein Name | Alpha-FetoproteinAlpha-1-FetoproteinAlpha-Fetoglobulin |
Database Links | Reactome: R-HSA-381426Reactome: R-HSA-8957275 |
Cellular Localisation | Secreted |
Alternative ELISA Names | Alpha-Fetoprotein ELISA kitAlpha-1-Fetoprotein ELISA kitAlpha-Fetoglobulin ELISA kitAFP ELISA kitHPAFP ELISA kit |
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