In this article we will discuss about the structure of an antibody molecule with the help of a suitable diagram. Also learn about its types. Antibody is a type of protein molecule produced by B-lymphocytes in response to pathogens. T-cells do not secrete antibodies directly however, they help B-cells to produce them. Each antibody molecule has four peptide chains. Out [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Antibodies 2. Structure of Antibodies 3. Classes 4. Mechanism of Formation. Meaning of Antibodies: Antibodies, the magic bullets of the immune system, are glycoproteins formed in response to antigenic stimulation and counteract with antigens with great specificity. The antibodies are found in the serum fraction of the blood and are [...]
The following points highlight the top six applications of monoclonal antibodies. The applications are: 1. Cancer Therapy: Immuno-Toxicology 2. Bone Marrow Transplantation 3. Organ Transplantation 4. Protein Purification 5. Disease Diagnosis 6. Gene Cloning and Expression. Application # 1. Cancer Therapy: Immuno-Toxicology: Generally, most of the tumour (cancer) cells contain additional or new antigens on their surface in comparison to [...]