: any of a large number of proteins of high molecular weight that are produced normally by specialized B cells after stimulation by an antigen and act specifically against the antigen in an immune response, that are produced abnormally by some cancer cells, and that typically consist of four subunits including two heavy chains and two light chains
called alsoimmunoglobulin
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Recent Examples on the WebAnother treatment option, Eli Lilly's bebtelovimab, carries the same kind of requirement, which effectively bars providers from combining the monoclonal antibody drug with Pfizer's pills. Alexander Tin, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2022 Ho says that based on his research, only one monoclonal antibody -- bebtelovimab -- continues to be effective against the circulating variants. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Pfizer and Moderna have both done studies in human volunteers showing that vaccines made from the BA.1 variant increase antibody titers that can neutralize Omicron strains. Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 People who are immunocompromised should be offered Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody that protects against COVID-19 for six months, CDC officials said. Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Jax had developed a blood antibody that would reject Katie’s kidney. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Aug. 2022 Currently, there is only a monoclonal antibody injection, called Synagis, that is used to reduce the risk of severe RSV illness in some high-risk babies. Korin Miller, SELF, 25 Aug. 2022 Jynneos’s original approval was based on an antibody analog of protection, rather than efficacy against bona fide illness. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2022 Your cat’s rabies antibody level must be equal to or greater than 0.5 IU/ml. Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 See More