Antibody Registry (RRID:SCR_006397)

Antibody Registry (RRID:SCR_006397) provides persistent, unique Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs) and records for antibody reagents to improve reproducibility, enable precise citation, and track antibody usage in biological research.

Key Features:

• RRID assignment: Assigns unique Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs) to antibody reagents cited in scientific publications.
• Persistent records: Maintains persistent metadata records for each antibody reagent to support reproducible citation.
• Comprehensive listings: Aggregates entries from individual researchers and commercial catalogs, including products no longer available for sale.
• Authoritative reference: Serves as the authoritative source for antibody RRIDs requested or mandated by scientific journals.
• Historical tracking: Preserves a historical record of antibody usage and availability across the literature.

Scientific Applications:

• Reproducibility: Enables unambiguous identification of antibody reagents to improve experimental repeatability and interpretation.
• Standardized citation: Supports accurate antibody citation practices in publications and compliance with journal requirements for RRIDs.
• Literature tracking: Facilitates tracking of antibody usage and provenance across studies and over time.
• Assessment of reagent impact: Aids evaluation of how antibody performance variability may affect experimental results.

Methodology:

Maintains persistent records and assigns unique RRIDs to antibody reagents, incorporating entries from individual researchers and commercial catalogs (including discontinued products).