M antibodies uses

• What are monoclonal antibodies produced from?

  A single clone of identical hybridoma cells
• Why are monoclonal antibodies specific?

  They bind to a single site on one antigen
• How can we produce monoclonal antibodies?

  Against any antigen we want
• What is a common use of monoclonal antibodies in medicine?

  Diagnosis, such as pregnancy testing
• What hormone do pregnancy tests detect?

  A hormone produced by the placenta
• How do pregnancy test kits work?

  Women urinate on a test strip
• What is the accuracy of pregnancy tests using monoclonal antibodies?

  Highly accurate if used correctly
• How are monoclonal antibodies used in labs?

  To measure hormone levels in blood
• What can low energy levels indicate?

  Low levels of certain hormones
• How can monoclonal antibodies detect pathogens?

  They are specific to what we're looking for
• What is one use of monoclonal antibodies in cells or tissues?

  To locate specific molecules
• How are monoclonal antibodies used with fluorescent dyes?

  They stick to specific molecules in cells
• What is a final use of monoclonal antibodies?

  Treating diseases, like cancer
• How do monoclonal antibodies target cancer cells?

  They attach to specific cancer cells
• What can be attached to monoclonal antibodies for treatment?

  A radioactive substance or toxic drug
• What happens when the antibody is injected into the blood?

  It attaches to cancer cells
• What is the advantage of using monoclonal antibodies for treatment?

  They deliver substances specifically to cancer cells
• What is a problem with monoclonal antibody drug trials?

  They can produce harmful side effects
• How many monoclonal antibody drugs are currently in use?

  Only a few are in use
• What is likely to happen with monoclonal antibody drugs in the future?

  The number of drugs is likely to increase
• What are the uses of monoclonal antibodies?

  • 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 are the advantages and disadvantages of using monoclonal antibodies in medicine?

  Advantages:

  • Specific targeting of antigens
  • High accuracy in diagnostics
  • Potential for targeted therapy

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Possible harmful side effects
  • Limited number of drugs currently available