Key Facts About Monoclonal Antibodies
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Key Facts About Monoclonal Antibodies
- Monoclonal = from a single clone of cells, producing identical antibodies
- Polyclonal = from many different clones, producing varied antibodies
- All monoclonal antibodies are specific to one antigen
- Made using hybridoma cells (fusion of B cell + immortal cell)
- Can be produced in unlimited quantities in laboratories
- Used in pregnancy tests, cancer treatment, and disease diagnosis
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