A Comprehensive Guide To Antibody Basics: From Antibody Structure And Production To Antibody Selection And Handling

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Antibodies, or immunoglobulins (Ig), are large Y-shaped glycoproteins produced by B cells as the body's primary immune defense. In immunoassays, a specific antibody binds to its matching antigen, forming an antibody-antigen complex. This guide covers the fundamentals of antibodies, antigens, and the human immune system. Learn how to select an antigen to make an antibody, how the immune system generates targeted antibodies, and how to choose and utilize antibodies for production.