uses of monoclonal antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies are specific to a single _______ site on one protein antigen (they are _____)

Binding, specific

Where are they used in everyday life?

• pregnancy tests

• Cancer treatment

We can also used them to measure the _____ of _______ in the blood as well as to detect ______ in the blood- eg viruses.

Levels, hormones, pathogens

How do monoclonal antibodies work in pregnancy tests?

They are used to detect a specific hormone which is produced by the placenta of the foetus.

In pregnancy tests, monoclonal antibodies are used to detect a specific _____ which is ______ by the _____ of the _____.

Hormone, produced, placenta, foetus

How do we combat cancer cells with monoclonal antibodies?

Scientists can make antibodies specific to cancer cells.

They then attach a radioactive substance or drug to the antibody