In toxicology, antibodies are primarily used to detect and measure toxicants in biological and environmental samples. This is achieved through techniques like ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and Western blotting. These methods rely on the specificity of antibodies to bind to particular toxins, facilitating their identification and quantification. Furthermore, antibodies can be explored as potential therapeutic agents to neutralize toxins and mitigate their harmful effects.
