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monoclonal

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mon·o·clo·nal  (mn-klnl)
adj.
Of, forming, or derived from a single clone: a monoclonal population of tumor cells.
n.
A monoclonal product, especially a monoclonal antibody.
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Noun1.monoclonal - any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules
antibody - any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
infliximab, Remicade - a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician
Adj.1.monoclonal - forming or derived from a single clone


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In particular, in accordance with some embodiments, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen MCP-1.
The first-ever monoclonal antibody obtained from transgenic plants for the purpose of purifying a human vaccine was registered in Cuba by the State Center for the Control of Medication Quality (CECMED), a regulatory arm of Cuba's Ministry of Public Health.
The centerpieces of the Cook Pharmica operation in Bloomington are known as bioreactors, and are used to produce biopharmaceutical products known as monoclonal antibodies.
 
 
 
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