monoclonal antibodies
- Created by: Muskaan Dhaliwal
- Created on: 05-08-19 17:58
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- monoclonal antibodies
- identical copies of one type of antibody produced in laboratory
- 1. mouse is injected with pathogen
- 2. lymphocytes produce antibodies
- 3. lymphocytes are removed from the mouse and fused with rapidly dividing mouse tumour cells
- 4. the new cells are called hybridomas
- 5. the hybridomas divide rapidly and release lots of antibodies which are then collected
- monoclonal antibodies can be used in many ways:
- diagnosis; e.g. pregnancy- measure the level of hormones
- detecting pathogens; can detect very small quantities of chemicals in the blood
- detecting molecules; fluorescent dye can be attached so it can be seen inside cells or tissues
- treatment; bound to radioactive substance, toxic drug or chemicals
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