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Teaching About Antibodies and Immunology | Classroom Lab Activities and Resources for Teaching ELISA | Classroom Lab Activities and Resources for Teaching Western Blotting |
Teaching About Antibodies and Immunology
Knowledge of the components and functions of the immune system has led to many advances, including the development of treatments for autoimmune disease, allergic reactions, and many endogenous and pathogen-derived diseases. Antibodies are now used as therapies for various cancers as well as in diagnostic testing — for microorganisms, drugs, proteins, hormones, and disorders such as cancer and heart disease.
Classroom Lab Activities and Resources for Teaching ELISA
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ELISA Immuno Explorer Kit
Use the ELISA Immuno Explorer Kit to teach how antibodies and the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) are used to detect microbial and viral infections (such as those that cause COVID-19, HIV, or the flu), genetically modified organisms (GMOs), or molecular markers that enable diagnosis of cancer, pregnancy, or drug use.
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Giant Panda Problem Kit
The Giant Panda Problem Kit is a great way to help your students understand physiological systems by combining immunology, reproductive endocrinology, epidemiology, and the unique properties of antibodies that have revolutionized medicine.
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ELISA Paper Model Activity
Your students can use this paper model activity to get a solid grasp of the components of an ELISA and how they work together in antibody/antigen detection. Add volumes to these pieces to construct an interactive protocol!
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ELISA Teaching Resources
This page describes the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and provides free teaching resources, including a paper model, animations, editable student-facing presentations, and videos.
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Bio-Rad ELISA Guide
Access details about the different types of ELISA assays and considerations for assay design.
Classroom Lab Activities and Resources for Teaching Western Blotting
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Comparative Proteomics Kit I: Protein Profiler Module
Show students how to use protein electrophoresis, the most widely used technique in life science research, to study protein structure and function and explore evolutionary relationships.
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Comparative Proteomics Kit II: Western Blot Module
Teach students to use antibodies to identify one protein among hundreds of other proteins to distinguish species of fish by western blotting.
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Protein Blotting Guide
Details on blotting technology, available products, and methods, plus tips, techniques, and troubleshooting.
Western Blot Learning Center
The Western Blot Learning Center is a complete reference on all the steps of western blotting, includes practical theory, protocols, and recommendations on how to make your blots better from experts.