[Histonet] mouse antibodies on mouse tissue
Dear Histonetter,
I am confused about the use of monoclonal antibodies produced in mice
against endogenous proteins in mouse tissue. I thought an animal would
not produce antibodies against its own proteins, since this would
cause an autoimmune response. Would anybody know why mouse monoclonals
detect epitopes on mouse proteins?
Many thanks.
Claudia
Dr Claudia Freyer
Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research
Victoria
Australia
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