monoclonal
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of monoclonal
Example Sentences
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He was then started on monoclonal antibodies despite the fact that he didn’t need them.
The researchers identified this immune evasion strategy for the first time and demonstrated that interfering with it using a monoclonal antibody can restore immune activity.
From Science Daily
While an estimated 50 million people worldwide are affected, current treatment options are limited and often provide only partial symptom relief or rely on costly therapies such as monoclonal antibodies.
From Science Daily
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara are exploring a new therapeutic direction that aims to reach and disrupt the uncontrolled expansion of these cysts by using carefully designed monoclonal antibodies -- lab-made proteins commonly used in immunotherapy.
From Science Daily
Infants were also able to get immunized starting that year through monoclonal antibodies, which aren’t technically vaccines but function similarly in this case.
From Los Angeles Times
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