Polyclonal antibodies

Polyclonal antibodies are groups of little defender molecules called "antibodies" that can recognize and stick to many different types of germs or infections that may invade our body. Just like your body has an army of soldiers to protect you against bad guys, these polyclonal antibodies work as a team to protect your body from different kinds of sicknesses.

When a body's immune system detects harmful substances, it produces polyclonal antibodies that are directed at different parts of the invading substance, known as "antigens." These antibodies are like keys that fit perfectly into the antigen's lock and can help your body to fight against different types of infections.

Scientists can also make polyclonal antibodies in a lab by injecting a small amount of an antigen into an animal, such as a rabbit or a mouse. The animal then produces these polyclonal antibodies against the antigen. Scientists can then extract these antibodies from the animal's blood, and use them to develop medical treatments or diagnostic tests for various diseases.

In summary, polyclonal antibodies are a group of defender molecules in your body, and scientists can make them in labs using animals. They work together to protect your body against different types of germs or infections, just like an army protects a castle.