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Explain that monoclonal antibodies are specific to one binding site on one protein antigen.
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Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only)
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Producing monoclonal antibodies
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Explain that monoclonal antibodies are specific to one binding site on one protein antigen
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How do you explain monoclonal antibodies are specific to one binding site on one protein antigen?
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- monoclonal antibodies: Antibodies that are produced from a single clone of cells and are specific to one binding site on one protein antigen.
- binding site: The specific region on a protein antigen where a monoclonal antibody attaches, allowing for targeted interaction.
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Misunderstanding Specificity: Emphasize the definition of monoclonal antibodies and their specificity. Use diagrams to illustrate how each monoclonal antibody is designed to target a unique binding site on a specific antigen.
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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 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
- Explain that single hybridoma cells are cloned to produce many identical cells and that antibodies are then collected and purified.
Producing monoclonal antibodies