Abstract:By using an improved hybridoma technique, monoclonal antibodies specific to alpha‐fetoprotein (AFP) were generated. After three subcutaneous immunizations and three intravenous boosters, cell fusion experiments were performed. The hybrid cells were initially cultured in a semisolid medium containing methylcellulose and later transferred to a liquid medium for subculture. Out of 800 colonies recovered after two cell fusion experiments, 16 were shown to exhibit affinity to AFP by radioimmunoassay. Six hybrid cel… Show more
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