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A hybridoma is a type of cell line created by fusing a specific type of immune cell called a B cell (or B lymphocyte) with a tumor cell. This fusion results in a hybrid cell that possesses the ability to produce large quantities of a single type of antibody, known as a monoclonal antibody. Hybridomas are a fundamental tool in immunology and molecular biology, and they have numerous applications in research, diagnostics, and therapy.

Here's how hybridomas are created and their significance:

1. Fusion: A B cell from an immunized animal, typically a mouse, is fused with a tumor cell (often a myeloma cell) that has the ability to divide rapidly. The resulting hybrid cell is capable of continuous growth and antibody production, making it an ideal source of monoclonal antibodies.

2. Selection: The fused cells are then cultured under conditions that allow only the hybridomas to survive and grow. This selection process eliminates unfused B cells and myeloma cells.

3. Cloning: Individual hybridoma cells are isolated and cultured separately to establish a population of cells derived from a single hybridoma. This process, called cloning, ensures that each resulting cell line produces a single type of antibody.

4. Monoclonal Antibody Production: The hybridoma cells are grown in culture, and the antibodies they produce are collected from the culture medium. Monoclonal antibodies produced by hybridomas are highly specific, as they are all derived from a single parent B cell.

Significance and Applications of Hybridomas:

1. Monoclonal Antibody Production: Hybridomas are widely used to generate large quantities of specific monoclonal antibodies. These antibodies have important applications in research, diagnostics, and therapy, including the detection of specific antigens, characterization of cellular proteins, and targeted treatment of diseases (such as cancer and autoimmune disorders).

2. Immunotherapy: Hybridomas have contributed to the development of immunotherapies, including monoclonal antibody-based treatments that target cancer cells or modulate the immune response.

3. Disease Research: Monoclonal antibodies produced by hybridomas are essential tools for studying the function of specific molecules in cells, tissues, and biological processes. They are used to identify, localize, and analyze proteins and other molecules of interest.

4. Diagnosis: Hybridoma-derived monoclonal antibodies are used in diagnostic tests, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and immunohistochemistry, to detect specific antigens or markers in clinical samples.

5. Vaccine Development: Hybridomas have contributed to the production of monoclonal antibodies used to create vaccines and assess their effectiveness.

Overall, hybridomas play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of immunology, supporting medical research, and enabling the development of innovative therapies and diagnostics.

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• Genscript offers Hybridoma Cell Culture Antibody Production Services, Hybridoma Antibody Sequencing and Preparation & Shipping Hybridoma Protocol.

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