Monoclonal Antibodies

Antibodies produced in the laboratory by specialized cells called hybridomas.  The important features of these antibodies include their specificity of binding to a single antigen (protein), the ability to produce them in unlimited amounts, and their homogeneity.  These antibodies have proven to be very useful in the detection of several diseases (including, but not limited to, cancer and various viral infections) and in therapy (for certain cancers).

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Genetics

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