Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies (T)

• What are monoclonal antibodies produced from?

  They are produced from a single clone of identical hybridoma cells.
• Why are monoclonal antibodies specific to a single binding site?

  Because they are produced from a single clone of identical cells.
• What are some uses of monoclonal antibodies in medicine?

  • Diagnosis (e.g., pregnancy testing)
  • Measuring hormone levels in blood
  • Detecting pathogens in blood
  • Locating specific molecules in cells or tissues
  • Treating diseases (e.g., cancer)
• What hormone do pregnancy tests detect?

  A specific hormone produced by the placenta of the developing fetus.
• How do pregnancy test kits using monoclonal antibodies work?

  They detect a specific hormone in urine.
• Why are pregnancy test kits based on monoclonal antibodies considered accurate?

  Because they are highly accurate if used correctly.
• How are monoclonal antibodies used in hormone level measurement?

  To measure hormone levels in blood samples.
• What advantage do monoclonal antibodies provide when detecting pathogens?

  They are completely specific to what is being tested for.
• What is one method of using monoclonal antibodies to visualize molecules in cells?

  Attaching them to fluorescent dyes.
• How do monoclonal antibodies help in cancer treatment?

  By attaching to cancer cells and delivering toxic drugs or radioactive substances.
• What is the advantage of using monoclonal antibodies in cancer treatment?

  They deliver treatment specifically to cancer cells without harming other cells.
• What is a potential issue with monoclonal antibody drug trials?

  They can produce very harmful side effects.
• What is the current status of monoclonal antibody drugs?

  There are only a few drugs in use based on monoclonal antibodies.