An antibody is a protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens. For instance antigens include microorganisms and chemicals. Antibodies may occur when the immune system mistakenly considers healthy tissue a harmful substance. This is called a disorder. Each type of antibody is unique and defends the body against one specific type of antigen. As a leading supplier of antibodies, Antibody Sigma is committed to providing researchers the antibody they require with the quality they deserve. Antibody Explorer Search Tool provides easy use to the growing portfolio of world-class antibodies. The search capabilities allow you to search for primary or secondary antibodies, filter results by application, species, or more, as well as provide you access to assist documentation. As always, each antibody is supported by our expert technical service.