What are Monoclonal Antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are a class of antibodies that are derived from a single, cloned immune cell. Unlike polyclonal antibodies (derived from a mixture of different immune cells), mAbs originate from a single B-cell clone, ensuring uniformity in their specificity and action. This unique attribute renders […]
What is Hybridoma Technology? Hybridoma technology is a groundbreaking scientific approach that has revolutionized immunology and medicine. Developed by César Milstein and Georges J.F. Köhler in the 1970s, this technique paved the way to produce monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). mAbs plays a significant role in diagnostics, therapeutics, and research. This blog […]
Dear Students, Welcome to Immunology MCQ-03 (MCQ on Antibodies or Immunoglobulins). This MCQ set consists of Immunology Multiple Choice Questions from the topic Structure and Functions of Antibodies or Immunoglobulins with Answer Key. These questions can be used for the preparation of all the competitive examinations in Biology / Life Sciences […]
Dear Students, Welcome to Immunology MCQ-02 (Antibodies and Antigens). This MCQ set consists of Immunology Multiple Choice Questions from the topic Structure and Functions of Antigens and Antibodies (Immunoglobulins) with Answer Key. These questions can be used for the preparation of all the competitive examinations in Biology / Life Sciences such […]
B-Cells vs T-Cells Difference between B Cells and T Cells: Lymphocytes are the key cells of the immune system and they are responsible for the adaptive immune response of an organism. They are also responsible many of the immunological characteristics such as specificity, diversity, memory and self/non-self recognition. Lymphocytes constitute […]