Creating antibodies to study bat immune responses
DEVELOPMENT OF RABBITMONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES FOR INDIANFLYING FOX (BAT) BIOMARKERS
This study is all about creating special tools to help scientists understand how bats fight off viruses, which could help keep people healthy by preventing diseases that come from bats.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Avantgen, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11219378 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing specific rabbit monoclonal antibodies that target immune markers in bats. The project aims to produce and characterize these antibodies, which will then be used to create assays for detecting bat antigens in various samples. By understanding how bats respond to viral infections, this research could provide insights that are crucial for public health and disease prevention. The methodology includes advanced techniques like ELISA and flow cytometry to analyze immune responses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would include researchers and scientists studying bat biology or zoonotic diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in bat research or who do not have an interest in zoonotic diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of bat immune responses, which may inform strategies for managing zoonotic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using monoclonal antibodies for studying immune responses in various species, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- Avantgen, INC. — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fan, Xiaomin — Avantgen, INC.
- Study coordinator: Fan, Xiaomin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.