title: Designation of antibodies and their derivatives. Suggestions for a general nomenclature--a discussion document.
abstract: A general nomenclature for antibodies and their derivatives is not yet available and this is reflected in publications and catalogues by an astonishing variety of designations for the same product. This article describes a nomenclature which has been used at Boehringer Mannheim for several years and has been adapted for general use.
authors.affiliation: Boehringer Mannheim GmbH, Research Center, Tutzing/Obb., F.R.G.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Baumgarten
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kürzinger
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000906:Antibodies; D006801:Humans; D007158:Immunologic Techniques; D011643:Publishing / Q000592:standards*; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies