Method for generating libraries of antibody genes comprising amplification of diverse antibody DNAs and methods for using these libraries for the production of diverse antigen combining molecules

摘要

A method of producing libraries of genes encoding antigen-combining molecules or antibodies is described. In addition, a method of producing antigen-combining molecules which does not require an in vivo procedure is described. Vectors useful in the present method and antigen-combining molecules produced by the method are discussed. The antigen-combining molecules are useful for the detection, quantitation, purification and neutralization of antigens, as well as for diagnostic, therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.