Monoclonal Antibody (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Researchers used monoclonal antibodies to identify the specific proteins responsible for the autoimmune disorder.
- The doctor prescribed a monoclonal antibody therapy to help treat the patient's cancer.
- The production of monoclonal antibodies has revolutionized the field of immunology.
- Scientists developed a new monoclonal antibody to combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Monoclonal antibodies are now used as therapeutic agents in a variety of diseases, including arthritis and multiple sclerosis.