Alpha-Fetoprotein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** 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.

**Synonyms:** - AFP - AFP - Alpha Fetal Protein - Alpha Fetoprotein - Alpha-1-Fetoprotein - Alpha-Fetoglobulin - alpha-Fetoprotein - alpha-fetoprotein