Recombinant Monoclonal Antibodies
Monoclonal antibodies are homogeneous populations of antibodies that recognize the same epitope of a specific antigen. Monoclonal antibodies have traditionally been obtained using hybridoma technology. This method consists in the immunization of the animals with the...
Saliva or blood for genomic studies?
Increasingly, saliva is emerging as an alternative to blood for obtaining DNA samples for genomic studies. The convenience of collecting the sample in a non-invasive way is a point in its favor for the patient. On the other hand, its stability at room temperature...
