The rabbit monoclonal antibody is a relatively new addition to the research antibody portfolio of mouse/rat monoclonals, and rabbit/donkey polyclonals. Some of the advantages of a rabbit monoclonal antibody are:
increased sensitivity to mouse antigens unlike with mouse mAbs, secondary antibody will not cross-react with mouse immunoglobulin in test samples a general lower background a general increase in affinity allowing for less rabbit monoclonal antibody to be used per testNSJ Bioreagents expanding line of rabbit monoclonal antibodies includes: