title: [The use of monoclonal antibodies in veterinary research].
abstract: Monoclonal antibodies (MCAs) are important tools for current and future veterinary research. This is especially true for the study of and fight against infectious diseases. MCAs offer new perspectives for the study of the antigenic structure of micro-organisms and their components, as highly specific reagents for (differential) diagnostic tests and for the development of vaccines. In addition, MCAs are essential for the exploration of the immune system. Examples to illustrate applications in these areas are presented.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000276:immunology; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000276:immunology*; D007107:Immune System; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011786:Quality Control; D014612:Vaccines / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D014612:Vaccines
vernacular_title: De toepassing van monoclonale antilichamen in het diergeneeskundig onderzoek.