Multiplex system for production and screening of monoclonal antibodies

Abstract

The invention provides methods for producing a plurality of monoclonal antibodies, which plurality contains an antibody for each member of a plurality of different antigens. In general, the methods involve administering a plurality of antigens or a cellular immunogen made up of a cell population expressing a plurality of antigens to a single animal to induce an immune response against the plurality of antigens, and producing monoclonal antibodies from antibody-producing cells of the animal. In general, the antigens expressed by the cells of the cellular immunogen are not native to the cells, and the cells are derived from the same species as the host. The invention further provides screening methods for identifying monoclonal antibodies of interest, and kits for carrying out the subject methods. The subjects systems, methods and kits find use in a variety of different industrial, medical and research applications.

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