Monoclonal Antibody

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** An antibody produced by a clone or genetically homogenous fast-growing cells i.e., hybridoma. Hybridoma cells are cloned to establish cell lines producing a specific antibody that is chemically and immunologically homogeneous. They are widely used in cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

**Synonyms:** - Antibody Clone - MAb - MoAB - Monoclonal Antibodies - Monoclonal Antibody Therapy - monoclonal antibody