Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 18 - Practical Applications of Immunology - Study Questions - Review - Page 525: 4

Answer

Monoclonal antibodies are produced by hybridoma cell culture. Hybridoma is made from fusing an anti-body producing B cell to a cancer cell. Monoclonal antibodies have a short production time and cost and have higher tolerances to buffer changes than horse serum.

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Monoclonal antibodies are produced by hybridoma cell culture. Hybridoma is made from fusing an anti-body producing B cell to a cancer cell. Monoclonal antibodies have a short production time and cost and have higher tolerances to buffer changes than horse serum.
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