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Antibodies are the warriors inside our body. They are part of our immune system, recognising and fighting against bad foreign invaders, called antigens.Antibodies can bind to a broad range of antigens, and are produced by cells of the immune system, known as B-cells.

To learn more about antibodies and antigens, watch this video.Antibodies can be used for medical and diagnostic applications, in the form of monoclonal antibodies.So, what are monoclonal antibodies? The word monoclonal means a single clone. Monoclonal antibodies are identical antibodies produced in laboratories from a single clone of immune cells.The cloned immune cells are genetically completely identical. And so the antibodies they produce are also identical to one another.

Check here what Dr. MADEJ has to say. ⁣https://youtu.be/M3zllm8QbCM

We’ve seen the positives, so what are some criticisms? They are expensive and time-consuming to produce… they have more side effects than expected; and they are too specific meaning that whilst yes they can diagnose and attack diseases, they only can attack one type each time. A more diverse and adaptable solution would be better.

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