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Different cells in the body have different antigens on their cell surface . so u can make monoclonal antibodies that will bind to specific cells in the body. |
Different cells in .... so u can make monoclonal antibodies that ..... |
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Cancer cells have antigens on their cell membrane that aren't found on normal body cells- they're called tumour markers |
Cancer cells have .....they're called tumour ..... |
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In the lab you can make monoclonal antibodies that will bind to these tumour markers |
In the lab you can make monoclonal antibodies that will |
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An anti-cancer drug can be attached to these monoclonal antibodies.This might be a radioactive substance, a toxic drug or , a chemical which stops cancer cells growing & dividing. |
An anti-cancer....This might be a radioactive substance, |
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The antibodies are give to the patient through a drip |
The antibodies are given to the patient through... |
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The antibodies target specific cells because they only bind to the tumour markers. |
The antibodies target.... |
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The drugs kill the cancer cells but don't kill any normal body cells near the tumour |
The drugs kill the cancer cells but don't |
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Monoclonal antibodies can be used to 1 |
Bind to hormones and other chemicals in the blood to measure their levles |
Bind to... |
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Monoclonal antibodies can be used to 1 |
Test blood samples for pathogens. |
Test blood..m |
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Monoclonal antibodies can be used to 3 |
Locate specific molecules on a cell or in a tissue |
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