Alpha-fetoprotein hereditary persistence

Alpha-fetoprotein (609 aa, ~69 kDa) is encoded by the human AFP gene. This protein plays a role in the binding to copper, nickel, bilirubin and fatty acids in the fetal circulation.

Disease Alternative Name

alpha-fetoprotein
alpha fetoprotein
afp
alpha fetal protein
alpha-1-fetoprotein
alpha-fetoglobulin
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