Monoclonal Antibodies

Question 1

to get hybridoma cells, you fuse . . .

Answer 1

spleen cells and melanoma cells

Question 2

hybridoma cells divide ?

Answer 2

indefinitely

Question 3

pros of monoclonal antibodies

Answer 3

less money spent on technology in the future, can be altered to treat a range, no effect on healthy cells

Question 4

cons of monoclonal antibodies

Answer 4

stay, difficult, side effects similar to allergies, infectious when interacting with other drugs as immune system becomes suppressed

Question 5

monoclonal antibodies with pregnancy

Answer 5

bind to HCG; hormone produced during early stages found in urine

Question 6

monoclonal antibodies with diagnosing

Answer 6

carry markers so doctors can observe any build up

Question 7

monoclonal antibodies with monitoring

Answer 7

level of hormones and other chemicals in the blood

Question 8

monoclonal antibodies with research

Answer 8

produce fluorescent dye molecule so doctors can locate and identify specific molecules in cells and tissues