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Small Molecule Antibody Services

Comprehensive antibody development for small molecules - From antigen modification to assay kit production

Applications

Small molecule antibodies are widely used in various fields including food safety testing, disease-related metabolite detection, drug screening, and doping detection. Atagenix provides comprehensive technical services covering small molecule modification, conjugation, antibody production, and assay kit development.

Food Safety Testing

Detection of contaminants, additives, and harmful substances in food products

Disease Biomarkers

Metabolite detection for disease diagnosis and monitoring

Drug Screening

Detection of drugs of abuse and therapeutic compounds

Doping Detection

Performance-enhancing substance detection in sports

Understanding Antigens and Haptens

An antigen (Ag) is any substance capable of inducing an immune response in an organism. It can be specifically recognized and bound by T/B lymphocyte surface antigen receptors (TCR/BCR), activating T/B cells to proliferate and differentiate, producing immune response products (sensitized lymphocytes or antibodies). Antigens possess two important properties: immunogenicity and immunoreactivity.

Immunogenicity refers to an antigen's ability to induce specific immune responses and produce antibodies or sensitized lymphocytes. Immunoreactivity is the ability to specifically bind with corresponding immune effector substances (antibodies or sensitized lymphocytes) in vitro and in vivo.

Complete Antigens

Complete antigens possess both immunogenicity and immunoreactivity. Examples include most proteins, bacteria, viruses, and bacterial exotoxins. These substances can independently induce immune responses and react with antibodies.

Haptens (Incomplete Antigens)

Haptens have immunoreactivity but lack immunogenicity. Small molecules belong to this category and must be conjugated to large molecular carriers to gain immunogenicity and induce antibody production. This conjugation is essential for successful immunization.

Small Molecule Conjugation Process

Small Molecule Conjugation Process Diagram

Schematic representation of small molecule conjugation to carrier proteins for antibody production

Small molecules are conjugated to carrier proteins (such as BSA, KLH, or OVA) to create immunogenic complexes capable of eliciting strong antibody responses.

Our Advantages

1

Free Antigen Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of whether modification is needed for conjugation. Simply provide the CAS number or molecular structure.

2

Stable Modification Technology

Advanced small molecule modification and conjugation techniques with proven reliability and consistency.

3

Reliable Purification

Small molecule-BSA conjugate affinity chromatography for high-purity antibody isolation with minimal cross-reactivity.

4

Flexible Options

Choose between polyclonal and monoclonal antibody production based on your specific research and application needs.

Service Offerings

Service Item Client Provides Service Content Service Period Deliverables
Small Molecule Monoclonal Antibody Production
(Rat/Mouse/Rabbit)
Antigen (≥90% purity)
- We can source materials if needed
• Antigen-Carrier Protein Conjugation
• Animal Immunization
• Cell Fusion
• Subclone Screening
• Monoclonal Antibody Production
• Quality Control Testing
• Technical Report
4-5 months • Conjugated Carrier Protein-Small Molecule
• Monoclonal Antibody (Rat/Mouse/Rabbit)
• Monoclonal Cell Lines (1-3 clones)
• Technical Service Report

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