Hybridoma technique

The hybridoma technique is a method used to produce large quantities of specific antibodies—proteins that recognize and neutralize foreign substances like bacteria or viruses. It involves fusing a plasma cell, which makes a particular antibody, with a cancer cell that can grow indefinitely. This fusion creates a hybrid cell, or hybridoma, that can both produce the desired antibody and divide endlessly. These hybridomas are then cultured to produce large amounts of the specific antibody, useful in diagnostics, research, and therapy, ensuring a consistent and reliable source of targeted immune proteins.