A recombinant antibody is an antibody made through the use of recombinant DNA technology by inserting a fragment of DNA into bacterium, yeast, and mammalian cells. The resulting recombinant organism will express the antibody even if it is from a different species, those recombinant antibodies can be used for medical experimentation and research. It is also possible to use them in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds to treat various diseases.
Why use recombinant Antibodies?
• High affinity
• Wide applications
• Isotype switching possible
• Reproducibility, speed, decreased time to produce rAb
• No animals required
• Conditional control