Antibodies are small proteins that are secreted by specialized cells to target and neutralize pathogens. The “Y” shaped structure is crucial fo | Immunology ...

Deleting a single amino acid (Pro230) in the lower hinge produced half-IgG1 molecules with disrupted disulfide bonds and reoriented Fab and Fc regions, highlighting the hinge’s essential role in ...

Antibodies—proteins that are produced by our immune system to protect us—are crucial for recognizing and getting rid of unwanted substances, or antigens, in our body. Although their role is universal, ...

This is the first in a three-part series of animations about therapeutic antibodies, providing viewers with an overview of antibody structure and function. The other two videos, will cover antibody ...

Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are specialized proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign invaders, such as viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. They are ...

Antibodies are immune proteins that our bodies produce to help fight off infection. Where they recognize and bind a pathogen — and how — can give important clues to the microbe’s vulnerabilities. Fred ...

An international research team has identified a novel HIV antibody that targets the virus at a particularly vulnerable site ...

Antibody humanization involves modifying antibodies from non-human sources, such as mice, to decrease their immunogenicity in human applications. While mouse monoclonal antibodies are specific, they ...