monovalent
Americanadjective
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Chemistry. univalent.
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Immunology.
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containing only one kind of antibody.
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pertaining to an antibody fragment with one antigen-binding site.
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adjective
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Having a valence of 1; univalent.
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Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism or virus. Used of a vaccine or serum.
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Some countries were indeed able to quash type 2 outbreaks with the monovalent vaccine.
From Science Magazine ● May 7, 2024
In contrast, the three monovalent vaccines and previous XBB.1.5 infection were barely effective in blocking infection by BA.2.86.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2024
The recipe for Pfizer and Moderna's mRNA vaccines, which are more effective than monovalent vaccines, is patented, and that information is not shared with these new manufacturers, Maybarduk said.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2023
Likewise, FDA spokeswoman Abby Capobianco said that such claims tying the discontinuation of the monovalent shots to safety “are entirely false and without basis in fact.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
If a certain minimum charge must be collected in order to start coagulation, it will need the conjunction of 6n monovalent, or 3n divalent, to equal the effect of 2n tri-valent ions.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various
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