Melbourne ResearchAnimal Ethics

Antibody production

Title
Polyclonal antibody production (pdf, 1.65mb)
Source
Guidelines to promote the well-being of animals used for scientific purposes (National Health and Medical Research Council, 2008)
Part Part III, Factsheet J
Status
Guidelines
Description
A practical accompaniment to the more universal principles identified within the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. This particular factsheet (Part III, Factsheet J) examines how polyclonal antibodies are produced and gives advice on how to minimise any associated pain and distress.
Table(s)
Title
Guidelines on polyclonal antibody production (pdf, 39kb)
Source
University of Melbourne, 2005
Status
Guidelines
Description
Guidance on the production of polyclonal antibodies in animals at the University of Melbourne. It will assist researchers in ensuring that the scientific aims of a proposal to produce polyclonal antibodies are achieved with minimal discomfort for animals involved.


Title
Guidelines on monoclonal antibody production
Source
National Health and Medical Research Council, 2008
Status
Guidelines
Description
National guidelines advising how to minimise pain and distress associated with the production of monoclonal antibodies.


Title
Guidelines on monoclonal antibody production (pdf, 13kb)
Source
University of Melbourne, 2005
Status
Guidelines
Description
Guidance on the production of monoclonal antibodies in animals at the University of Melbourne. It will assist researchers in ensuring that the scientific aims of a proposal to produce monoclonal antibodies are achieved with minimal discomfort for animals involved.


Title
Guidelines on the use of Freund???s Adjuvant (pdf, 29kb)
Source
University of Melbourne, 2005
Status
Guidelines
Description
Provides advice to University researchers about appropriate sites, routes and volume of administration of this adjuvant. It encourages researchers to use alternative adjuvants where available.

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