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Alpha-fetoprotein in fetal skin and muscle.

Authors :
Lawler SD
Nash SG
Source :
British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology [Br J Obstet Gynaecol] 1977 Jan; Vol. 84 (1), pp. 51-4.
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

The skin and muscles of human fetuses were used to obtain extracts of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). Fetuses up to sixteen weeks gestation gave the highest yields. Rabbits immunized by concentrates from this source made anti-AFP of a quality suitable for use in radioimmunoassay systems.

Subjects

Subjects :
Humans
alpha-Fetoproteins isolation & purification
Fetus analysis
Muscles analysis
Skin analysis
alpha-Fetoproteins analysis

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0306-5456
Volume :
84
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66061
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.1977.tb12467.x
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