Considerations in the design and production of small anti-receptor antibody forms: optimizing gains while reducing size.

Recent advances which have lead to the cloning of numerous immunoglobulin genes has resulted in the production of a variety of recombinant small antibody-like molecules. These smaller immunoglobulin derived molecules have potential for the development of diagnostic and pharmaceutical compounds. The considerations in the design and production of smaller antibody-like molecules and their clinical applications will be summarized in this review.