Monoclonal antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
What are monoclonal antibodies produced from?
A
A single cell clone
2
Q
How do monoclonal antibodies work?
A
They specifically bind onto one shape of antigen, so can target
one type of cell or chemical
inside the body
3
Q
How are monoclonal antibodies made?
A
Made using mouse lymphocytes and tumour cells to make hybridoma cells
4
Q
What happens to hybridoma cells?
A
Cloned to produce the same antibody that can be collected
and purified
5
Q
What are monoclonal antibody uses?
A
- pregnancy tests
- locating specific cells or tissues
- cancer treatments
