Antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monoclonal antibody?
A
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2
Q
Where are B lymphocytes taken from one making monoclonal antibody is?
A
A mouse
3
Q
Why aren’t monoclonal antibodis used to deliver drugs as much as scientists hoped they would?
A
More side-effects than originally expected
e.g. cost fever vomiting low blood pressure
4
Q
Explain one advantage of using monoclonal antibody is to treat cancer instead of using normal treatment methods?
A
The side-effects of an antibody Based drug are lower for standard treatment methods
because monoclonal antibody is target specific cells
5
Q
What can be bound to monoclonal antibody to treat cancer?
A
- I radioactive substance
- a toxic drug
- a chemical which shop sells Gordon dividing
6
Q
What type of white blood cell produces antibodies?
A
The B-lymphocyte
7
Q
What is the hybridoma cell made from?
A
If B-lymphocyte and a tumour cell
