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Why are chickens chosen as host animals for antibody production?

April 26, 2017animals Antibody chickens chosen host production

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Why are chickens chosen as host animals for antibody production?

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Chickens are recommended for production of antibodies to mammalian antigens. Chicken antibodies usually provide good results because there is less cross reaction of those antibodies with mammalian proteins. In addition, chickens lay eggs regularly, providing a continual source of antibodies.