monoclonal antibodies

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  • how are monoclonal antibodies made
    vaccinate mouse to stimulate the production of antibodies
    collect spleen cells that form antibodies from mouse and tumor cells
    spleen and tumor cells are fused to form hybridoma cells
    grow hybridoma cells in tissue culture and select antibody-forming cells
    collect and sort monoclonal antibodies
  • monoclonal antibody uses 

    pregnancy tests
    measure chemicals and hormones in the blood
    detect pathogens
    to treat some diseases
  • advantages of mca

    can be produced quickly
    can be used for pregnancy tests etc
  • disadvantages of monoclonal antibodies
    can be time consuming when made for the first time
    unwanted side effects
    using animals - ethical