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    • Immunology
    • Biotechnology

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    • Recombinant antibody production is limited in research and diagnostics.
    • Complex immunoglobulin (Ig) gene families and variable gene segments hinder amplification.
    • Current methods often fail to efficiently amplify antibody gene segments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the limitations in amplifying variable antibody gene segments for research.
    • To present a modified 5'-RACE PCR method for efficient antibody gene amplification.
    • To facilitate the broader adoption of recombinant antibodies in research and diagnostics.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a modified 5'-RACE (Rapid Amplification of cDNA Ends) PCR technique.
    • Employed reverse transcriptase with terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) activity.
    • Amplified cDNA first strands by adding a known sequence tail without a specific 5' primer.

    Main Results:

    • The modified 5'-RACE method successfully amplifies variable antibody gene segments.
    • This approach circumvents the need for specific 5' primers, overcoming amplification challenges.
    • Demonstrated a viable alternative for recombinant antibody gene segment amplification.

    Conclusions:

    • The modified 5'-RACE protocol enhances the amplification of complex antibody variable gene families.
    • This technique can improve the accessibility and use of recombinant antibodies in research.
    • Facilitates the production of recombinant antibodies for diverse applications.