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Monoclonal antibody
Antibodies are proteins made by the immune system to block or neutralize foreign substances in the body. Monoclonal antibodies are artifical antibodies created in the lab to block or neutralize a specific target. They are produced from a single cell (i.e., single clone) and thus only bind to one specific target molecule.
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Hello..What is the monoclonal antibody?How it works?
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Could you please describe the process of making monoclonal antibodies and what is their purpose?
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What are the advantages of monoclonal antibodies over normal antiserum?
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Hello.I need some information about the drugs that are monoclonal antibodies and their mechanisms..
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Why hasnt monoclonal antibodies cured cancer?
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Would you get cancer from monoclonal antibodies?
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Does a monoclonal antibody reactive with the o139 antigen of e.Coli would cross react with v.Cholera o139?
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Can CGRP monoclonal antibody injections like Ajovy and Aimovig be used for basilar migraines? Can they help these or are they contraindicated? Thank you?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Is there any information on COVID vaccination when receiving or having received other monoclonal antibody treatments or immunotherapies?
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Positive for COVID. LYmphocyte count was extremely low at 0.36. Ive read that means severe COVID ? I had monoclonal antibody infusion because I am high risk from heart condition. How concerned should I be?
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What are the differences between monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies?
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Why is treatment with monoclonal antibodies better than using chemo or radiotherapy?
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The XXB & BQ.1.1 versions of the Corona virus show resistance to monoclonal antibodies so does that mean that Paxlovid would be the only form of treatment? I am concerned because I am immunocompromised?
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What kind of monoclonal antibody is used for treatment bile duct cancer?
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The clinical picture of my migraine despite the fact that I have been under the care of a headache centre and am taking monoclonal antibody therapy has worsened considerably and so my doctor has suggested that I see a psychiatrist. Is ok?
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I've had an elevated IgM for 1 year along with systemic symptoms. No monoclonal antibody, free light chains or Bence jones protein in urine so myeloma was eliminated and my infection screen and FBC is normal. What other diseases could cause high IgM?
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Where are antibodies produced in the body?
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What is the definition or description of: antibody?
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My thyroidglobulin antibody is 94 which high. The range is < 0.1 and Im not sure what it means.
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