Monoclonal Antibodies 1

Synopsis

Shows the production of polyclonal antibodies and discusses the drawbacks of this technique. Shows the technique used to produce a culture of fused cells, illustrating cells being grown in tissue and being examined, the harvesting of cells, the two types of cell ready for fusion, A diagram gives an overview of the process. After cell fusion the method of identifying the hybrid cells is discussed and the production of clones from individual cells and their storage illustrated. Shows how specific monoclonal antibodies are identified, and the last two slides consider possible uses of the antibodies.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; 20 slides. col.

Year of production

1984

Availability

oUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

Teaching notes provided.

Uses

Undergraduates.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

antibodies; monoclonal antibodies; organisms; polyclonal antibodies

Production Company

Name

Harris (Philip) Biological Ltd

Notes

Closed down early 1990s

Distributor

Name

Harris (Philip) Biological Ltd, Oldmixon, Weston-super-Mare, Avon BX24 9BJ, Tel 01934 413063

Notes

Closed down early 1990s