Monoclonal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmɒn.əˈkləʊ.nəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Monoclonal is an adjective meaning (biochemistry) genetically engineered from a single clone; used especially of a protein or antibody.
Meaning
(biochemistry) genetically engineered from a single clone; used especially of a protein or antibody.
More Meanings
- (immunochemistry) something produced from a single clone, especially a monoclonal antibody
Example Sentences
One of the first examples of the immunogenicity of recombinantly derived antibodies was with murine anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody (OKT3) used in the induction of immunosupression after organ transplantation.
Word Forms
- monoclonals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monospecific, clonal, homogeneous, uniform, identical, monotypic.
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