monoclonal
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of monoclonal
Example Sentences
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The sick doctor received a monoclonal antibody treatment secured by HHS during transport and intensive care on arrival.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
The WHO research and development branch's technical advisory group on treatments has prioritised two monoclonal antibodies for clinical trials: Regeneron 3479 and Mapp Biopharmaceutical's MBP134.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
The other drug being considered for a trial is a monoclonal antibody called MBP134, developed by Mapp Biopharmaceutical, which targets Ebola viruses including Bundibugyo.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Once the Americans arrive in Germany, the plan is to treat them with experimental monoclonal antibodies.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
They used hybrids to create the first monoclonal antibodies, special proteins later used to create cancer therapies like Herceptin, and to identify the blood groups that increased the safety of transfusions.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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