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Monoclonal Antibodies

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Infection and Response Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal Antibodies

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  • Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-produced antibodies that are identical to each other.
  • The term "monoclonal" combines "mono" (meaning single) and "clonal" (meaning identical).
  • Antibodies are proteins produced by white blood cells that bind to specific sites on pathogens.
  • Antigens are proteins on cell surfaces that serve as identifying markers for antibodies.
  • Antibodies attach to antigens and are part of the immune response by white blood cells.
  • Antibodies can be engineered to bind to specific chemicals or cells that have antigens.
  • Scientists have discovered that antibodies are specific to one binding site on one protein antigen.
  • Monoclonal antibodies are used in various medical tests and treatments due to their specificity.

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