Exam 1: Monoclonal Antibodies

Question 1

Term where monoclonal anitbodies fall under

Answer 1

Biologics

Question 2

Biologics

Answer 2

• extraced from living systems
• produced by recombinant DNA tech
• monoclonal antibodies and fusion proteins

Question 3

Attributes of MABs

Answer 3

• produced by clones of single parent cell
• decreases adverse effects, increases efficacy (1 target)
• modulate the functions of receptors or growth factors
• can cause cell death though various mechanisms

Question 4

Antibody function

Answer 4

• bind to one specific antigen in cell