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/ˈæn.tiˌbɒd.i/ · noun
(immunology) A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen..
It’s estimated only 0.1% of antibodies circulating in the bloodstream enter the brain – this also includes the therapeutic antibodies currently used in clinical trials. An approach my team is taking is to use ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, which increases the uptake of Alzheimer’s drugs or antibody fragments.
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Antibody means (immunology) A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen..
Common synonyms include immunoglobulin, immune globulin.
Possible antonyms include antigen, Ag.
It’s estimated only 0.1% of antibodies circulating in the bloodstream enter the brain – this also includes the therapeutic antibodies currently used in clinical trials. An approach my team is taking is to use ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, which increases the uptake of Alzheimer’s drugs or antibody fragments.
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