Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are manufactured proteins that behave similarly to antibodies found naturally in the body. Researchers initially developed them for treating certain cancers but have now ...

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is when small amounts of antibodies called monoclonal antibodies (or M antibodies) are found in your blood. Normally, the plasma cells in your ...

Monoclonal antibodies target specific disease molecules. They can help treat cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Discover what you should know about this therapy. Monoclonal ...

B cells play a vital role in the immune system, given their key function in antibody production. Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are glycosylated protein molecules that appear on the ...

Scientists create monoclonal antibodies by cloning a single antibody-producing cell line. In contrast to polyclonal antibodies, monoclonals are highly specific to an antigen. By fusing myeloma cells ...

COVID-19 is once again surging throughout the U.S., but deaths from the disease don’t seem to be following suit. That’s partly because many people have some level of immunity from vaccination or ...

I n 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first monoclonal antibody for reducing food allergy reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adults and children age 1 year or older. The ...

For the first time this fall, families will be offered season-long protection for infants and some children against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in July ...

Data supporting antibodies is limited compared to that for authorized vaccines. Despite more than 187 million Americans being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and data and attestations from ...