polyantibody

noun

Meaning

A preparation or mixture containing multiple distinct types of antibodies that target different antigens or different epitopes on the same antigen.

Examples

  • The laboratory synthesized a polyantibody cocktail to ensure broader coverage against the rapidly mutating pathogen.
  • Unlike a monoclonal antibody, a polyantibody provides a more diverse immune response by binding to various sites on the target.

Synonyms: polyclonal antibody