Choosing the Right Antibody for an Application: Step by Step

It is essential that both primary and secondary bodies be selected to be in line with the needs of the intended application so that the application itself can provide the answers and to the researcher’s questions.

The table below shows an easy-to-use, three-step guide from Abcam that highlights the strengths and limitations of a range of applications. It prompts the user to consider primary antibodies, the importance of validation, and the range of secondary antibodies available.

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