Basic methods in antibody production and characterization 1st Edition by Gary Howard, Delia Bethell ISBN 0849394457 9780849394454

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Authors:Gary C. Howard , Series:Pathology [10] , Tags:1. Immunoglobulins—Laboratory manuals. I. Howard; Gary C. II. Bethell; Delia R. , Author sort:Howard, Gary C. , Languages:Languages:eng , Published:Published:May 2007 , Publisher:CRC Press , Comments:Comments:Antibodies have become indispensable tools for biomedical research. Their extraordinary specificity of binding is matched by their ease of use and adaptability to many experimental and now even some therapeutic applications. Basic Methods in Antibody Production and Characterization is a cookbook of methods for the production and use of antibodies. We have attempted to cover all aspects of poloyclonal and monoclonal antibodies. Many of the procedures are well established. Others (e.g., phage display) are quite new. Although we have sought to present this material in a simple step-by-step manner, no methods book can cover every experimental protocol. Each contributor has provided introductory material to give a basic understanding of the methods and references to other applications of his or her chapter’s particular technology. The methods presented are more or less in chronological order. The most important element in making antibodies is the ultimate purpose of the experiments. Time, experience, expense, and the scientific questions to be answered will direct the choice of methods for antibody production.