Introduction Recombinant antibodies (rAbs) are monoclonal antibodies that are generated in vitro using synthetic genes. Unlike monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that are produced using traditional hybridoma-based technologies, rAbs do not require hybridomas or animals in the production process. Both monoclonal and recombinant antibodies can be used in biomedical science and toxicology research, and are effective therapeutics …
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Polyclonal Antibodies
How are polyclonal antibodies generated? Antigen preparation The quality and quantity of the antigen used directly affect the immune response. Even small amounts of impurities will cause the antibodies to react more to the impurity than to the desired antigen. Too little or too much antigen can cause sensitization, suppression, or other unwarranted immunomodulatory effects. …
Monoclonal Antibodies
Monoclonal Antibody Drugs for Cancer: How They Work? Monoclonal antibody drugs are treatments that recruit the immune system that fights germs in your body against diseases, including cancer. If your health care provider recommends a monoclonal antibody drug as part of your cancer treatment, find out what to expect from this therapy. Learn enough about …