It is the number of antigens one antibody molecule can bind to. For example, a trivalent antibody can simultaneously bind to three copies of the antigen it recognizes.
This is not related to atomic valence.
Generally there are two antibodies used. Primary antibody which can bind specifically to the protein of interest. And a secondary antibody coupled with a detection system such as HRP that would bind the primary antibody and signals the presence of protein of interest.
primary antibody is what binds to the specific gene that you are interested in looking at; i.e. primary is rabbit-antibody bind to its proper epitope. and this is usually unconjugated with no label. the secondary antibody is conjugated with some type of label, i.e., you will be able to see if your gene is being expressed. i.e., if primary from a rabbit, want goat-anti-rabbit, this way it can bind to the primary antibody.
A cold antibody is an antibody that reacts optimally at temperatures below body temperature, typically around 4°C. These antibodies can cause hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells) when blood is exposed to cold temperatures.
Four monomers. Each antibody contains 2 light chains and 2 heavy chains.
An antigen stimulates B cells to produce a specific antibody. This antibody is capable of recognizing and binding to the antigen that stimulated its production, marking it for destruction by other components of the immune system.
Antibody
the antibody can be uncontrollable
Antibody is a noun.
Antigen is the opposite of antibody.
antibody
Monoclonal antibody
No, it is not. Antibody = A protein that fights infection.
Chickenpox and shingles result from the same virus, and generate the same antibodies. There is no difference between chickenpox antibody and shingles antibody, and there is only one test (varicella virus antibody) for both.
Antibody
yes
Polyclonal antibody
antibody IgA is found in sebum