Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that can specifically bind to targets in the body, such as antigens on cancer cell surfaces. They are used in diagnosing and treating various diseases and can work alone or deliver drugs, toxins, or radioactive substances directly to target cells like cancer cells.1
- National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: Monoclonal antibody. Comprehensive Cancer Information – NCI. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/monoclonal-antibody ↩︎