Monoclonal Antibodies (Triple)

Monoclonal Antibodies

-What is a monoclonal antibody?

It is an antibody which is cloned from 1 specialised cell for a specific purpose

-How are they made?

• 1. Rats are injected with a vaccine for the target antigen
• 2. Lymphocytes are produced by the rat's immune system. The lymphocite produces the wanted antibody
• 3. The lymphocites with the antigen are harvested 
• 4. They are combined with tumour cells as they divide a lot faster than the Lymphocytes to produce a Hybrogen
• 5. They divide quickly to produce lots and lots of the antibody

-Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies:

Pregnancy Tests:

• The hormone HCG is only produced during pregnancy
• Monoclonal antibodies are…