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Polyclonal Antibody

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Polyclonal Antibody Definition

A heterogeneous antibody derived from a host organism, typically produced by immunization of a suitable mammal with an antigen which induces B-lymphocytes to produce IgG immunoglobulins specific for the antigen. The resulting collection of antibodies have specificity for different epitopes of the antigen.

Polyclonal Antibody Synonyms

Polyclonal Antibody

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