Polyclonal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009117",
  "term": "Polyclonal",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to antibodies that are derived from multiple B-cell clones, each recognizing a different epitope on a single antigen. These antibodies represent a heterogeneous mixture with varying affinities and specificities. Polyclonal antibodies are typically produced by immunizing an animal with an antigen and collecting the serum.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1142 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyclonal/"
}