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Monoclonal Antibody

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An antibody produced by a clone or genetically homogenous fast-growing cells i.e., hybridoma. Hybridoma cells are cloned to establish cell lines producing a specific antibody that is chemically and immunologically homogeneous. They are widely used in cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. [ ]

Term info

Label

Monoclonal Antibody

Synonyms
  • MAb
  • MoAB
  • Monoclonal Antibodies
  • Monoclonal Antibody
  • Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
  • monoclonal antibody
Subsets

NCIT_C116978, NCIT_C116977

ALT DEFINITION

A type of protein made in the laboratory that can bind to substances in the body, including tumor cells. There are many kinds of monoclonal antibodies. Each monoclonal antibody is made to find one substance. Monoclonal antibodies are being used to treat some types of cancer and are being studied in the treatment of other types. They can be used alone or to carry drugs, toxins, or radioactive materials directly to a tumor.

Display Name

Monoclonal Antibody

Legacy Concept Name

Monoclonal_Antibody

Preferred Name

Monoclonal Antibody

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

UMLS CUI

C0003250

code

C20401