Search for dissertations about: "Epitope mapping"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words Epitope mapping.
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1. Array-based Autoantibody Profiling and Epitope Mapping
Abstract : Antibodies are a class of proteins that are made by the immune system to recognize harmful organisms and molecules. Their exceptional capability of specifically recognizing molecules has been investigated for over a century and information thereof has been utilized for a variety of applications including vaccine and generation of therapeutic antibodies. READ MORE
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2. Epitope mapping of antibodies towards human protein targets
Abstract : This thesis, based on five research papers, presents results from development and evaluation ofmethods for identifying the interaction site of antibodies on their antigens and the functional investigation of these in different assays. As antibodies have proven to be invaluable tools in diagnostics, therapy and basic research, the demand of characterizing these binding molecules has increased. READ MORE
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3. Utilizing Solid Phase Cloning, Surface Display And Epitope Information for Antibody Generation and Characterization
Abstract : Antibodies have become indispensable tools in diagnostics, research and as therapeutics. There are several strategies to generate monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in order to avoid the drawbacks of polyclonal antibodies (pAbs) for therapeutic use. READ MORE
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4. Characterization of antibody specificity using peptide array technologies
Abstract : Antibodies play an important role in the natural immune response to invading pathogens. The strong and specific binding to their antigens also make them indispensable tools for research, diagnostics and therapy. READ MORE
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5. Cell line and protein engineering tools for production and characterization of biologics
Abstract : Our increasing understanding of disease mechanisms coupled with technological advances has facilitated the generation of pharmaceutical proteins, which are able to address yet unmet medical needs. Diseases that were fatal in the past can now be treated with novel biological medications improving and prolonging life for many patients. READ MORE