monoclonal antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
What are monoclonal antibodies produced from?
A
A single cell clone
2
Q
monoclonal antibodies specifically bind onto one shape of ____. why?
A
antigen, so can target one type of cell or chemical inside the body
3
Q
What are monoclonal antibodies made of?
what do they form?
A
Mouse lymphocytes and tumour cells
Hybridoma cells
4
Q
what do hybridoma cells produce when cloned?
A
The same antibody that can be collected and purified
5
Q
what uses de monoclonal antibodies have?
A
-Pregnancy tests
-Locating specific cells or tissues
-Cancer treatments
