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What is a clone number?

A clone number is given to an antibody produced by a single clone of hybridoma cells.

Each clone number represents a specific cell line used to manufacture the antibody. Each cloned cell line receives a unique clone number.

The clone number differs from the lot number, which is related to the creation of the vial. There is little to no difference in the quality of the clones.

For monoclonal antibodies, the clone number can be found on the 'overview' tab of the product datasheet.

In the context of Cell lines...

Clone also refers to an individual developed from a single somatic (non-germ) cell from a parent, representing a replica of that parent. A clone is a group of cells derived.