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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP): Oligopeptide Research Reference

69 kDa glycoprotein, albumin superfamily. Produced by fetal liver and yolk sac. Binds estradiol, fatty acids. Normal adult: <10 ng/mL. HCC: >400 ng/mL (highl...

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afp-alpha-fetoprotein peptide research

Overview

69 kDa glycoprotein, albumin superfamily. Produced by fetal liver and yolk sac. Binds estradiol, fatty acids. Normal adult: <10 ng/mL. HCC: >400 ng/mL (highl…

Clinical Significance

This molecule plays important roles in biological systems and has potential therapeutic applications.

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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