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Describe the use of monoclonal antibodies in diagnosis, including pregnancy tests.
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Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only)
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Uses of monoclonal antibodies
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Describe the use of monoclonal antibodies in diagnosis, including pregnancy tests
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- monoclonal antibodies: Antibodies that are identical and produced from a single clone of cells, used in various diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
- diagnostic use: The application of monoclonal antibodies in medical tests to detect specific substances, such as hormones or pathogens, including their use in pregnancy tests.
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Misunderstanding Pregnancy Tests: Clarify that monoclonal antibodies in pregnancy tests are designed to bind specifically to the hormone hCG, which is produced during pregnancy, and that this binding triggers a visible change in the test result.
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- Describe how monoclonal antibodies are produced.
Producing monoclonal antibodies
- Explain that monoclonal antibodies are produced from a single clone of cells.
Producing monoclonal antibodies
- Explain that monoclonal antibodies are specific to one binding site on one protein antigen.
Producing monoclonal antibodies
- Explain that mouse lymphocytes can be stimulated to make a particular antibody.
Producing monoclonal antibodies
- Explain that lymphocytes are combined with tumour cells to make hybridoma cells that can divide and produce antibodies.
Producing monoclonal antibodies