Frequently Asked Questions on Immunology Products
What is an antibody?
Antibodies are host proteins produced in response to the presence of
foreign bodies, infectious organisms and their toxic products. They are
synthesized primarily by plasma cells and circulate throughout the
blood and lymph where they bind specifically to foreign molecules
(antigens) and speed its removal from the host.
What are antibodies used for?
The interaction of an antibody with an antigen forms the basis of all immunochemical techniques. Antibodies are produced to identify specific antigens. Their affinity to specific antigens aid in learning more about peptides and proteins.
